International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin
… to promote the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, a small team participated in this … the day focused on the next 75 years of the Geneva Conventions, exploring trends and …
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Middle East: The ICRC urgently calls on all parties to protect civilians
… 04-10-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – As violence intensifies across … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …
EVENT: Colombia’s path towards peace: the role of IHL
… In 2024, the 75th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions presents a pivotal opportunity to … with its mandate enshrined in IHL and the Geneva Conventions, strives to protect and …
Global Initiative on international humanitarian law: FAQ
… the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions. The Conventions have been … directly through their permanent mission in Geneva. Each interested state will be able to …
Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026
… of international humanitarian law (IHL). The Geneva Conventions protect victims of armed conflict. … call on all High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions to join this initiative to …
Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2024
… IHL dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE 15,450 …
Azerbaijan: The inspiring journey of Sevda and her family rebuilding their lives
… humanitarian law. Guided by the Geneva Conventions, which mark their 75th anniversary …
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: International humanitarian law was created to move beyond division, paving the way from polarization to peace
… and ratified—compel restraint. Under the Geneva Conventions, even your enemy must be treated … put into action. You determine whether the Geneva Conventions are a tool for peace that …
Middle East: Protection of civilians urgently needed as violence escalates
… 25-09-2024 Geneva (ICRC) — As civilian deaths and injuries … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …
ICRC Statement at the UN Summit of the Future
… we mark the 75th Anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which regulate how wars are … have said. In war, that path is lit by the Geneva Conventions. At the ICRC, we offer our …
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