5 myths about the Geneva Conventions as they turn 70
… The Geneva Conventions are the cornerstone of international humanitarian law, often called the laws of war, which aim …
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Geneva Conventions: Humanity’s bet against horror in armed conflict
… These four Conventions are among the very few international treaties that have been … least because they reflect - more than just law - universal values of ethical behavior … . They contain a set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of …
70 years of the Geneva Conventions: South Asia – Milestones
… the four Geneva Conventions of 1949. As the International Committee of the Red Cross, we … the everyday achievements of international humanitarian law – a wounded person allowed through a …
Guidelines and information on how to do business with ICRC
… principles for doing business with ICRC. International Committee of the Red Cross … of discrimination (C. 100 and 111) - National laws regarding working time, occupational … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives …
Responding to the humanitarian needs in Nigeria
… subdelegation facts and figures from 2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross … was established in 2012 in response to the humanitarian needs that rose due to the … strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. …
70 years of Geneva Conventions: Entries sought for young writers’ competition
… , this year's edition of the Young Humanitarian Writers' competition calls upon … was launched today, is being organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … are at the core of international humanitarian law, which is the body of international law …
Philippines: Multisectoral training on IHL domestic legislation
… of the Philippines justice and law-enforcement agencies learned more about international humanitarian law (IHL) and the applicability …
Hugo Slim: ICRC partnerships, today and tomorrow, in conflict and disaster
… gave a speech at the 5th Singapore Red Cross Humanitarian Conference on the theme of … Singapore and a very active National Society internationally around the world. And, you are … and develop international humanitarian law (IHL) means we have developed many …
The Void You Left 2019
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … armed conflicts, migration and other humanitarian crises. From August 2016 to May … police stations, medical institutes and lawyers. "My life ceased. I didn't even go to …
Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos: Facts and figures for 2018
… In 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross … activities, workshops on international humanitarian law (IHL) , educational and vocational …
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