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Republic of Korea: Upholding humanitarian principles amid security crises in an interconnected world

… 2024 also marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. On August 12, 1949, in the … approve these foundational treaties. The Geneva Conventions set the cornerstone of …

Law and policy topic
Seoul Defense Dialogue 2024

Ukraine: 3 ICRC staff killed after shelling hits aid distribution site in Donetsk region

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …

News release
ICRC flag with black ribbon attached

Media Advisory

… of the 75th Anniversary of the Four Geneva Conventions and Launch of the international … of the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions and launch the international …

News release

Republic of Korea: Preserving humanity in war by upholding the Geneva Conventions

… Ceremony of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, War Memorial of Korea, Seoul, … in 2024 the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions. They are foundational …

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Balthasar Staehelin - the personal envoy of the ICRC president to China and head of the Regional Delegation for East Asia – speaks at the War Memorial of Korea on 10 September, 2024 in Seoul. He was attending an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Geneva Conventions and inaugurate the “Digital Dilemmas-Civilians at Heart” exhibition on Geneva Conventions and Digital Dilemmas. Photo by Ha Yong Sik and ICRC

It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

… Agenda item 8 – General Exchange of Views Geneva, 10th September 2024   Madame President, … category of weapons. Together with the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional protocols of …

Statement
World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians

… on Cluster Munitions, 10-13 September 2024, Geneva Madam President, Excellencies, Ladies …

Statement
World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

ICRC President: Rising humanitarian needs in Myanmar demand urgent action

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …

News release
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric in Yangon, Myanmar, on September 6, 2024

Cameroon: Humanitarian reporting awards

… to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949.. Read the rules … commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949 (GC75).  …

Article
Concours médias

South Africa: Strengthening IHL and IHRL compliance

… other than the ICRC as the custodians of the Geneva Conventions. The members are now equipped with …

Law and policy topic
IHL and IHRL dissemination for members of SANDF in Pretoria

Azerbaijan/Armenia: Your questions answered about ICRC’s work

… due to its mandate from IHL, including the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. All … adhere to IHL principles outlined in these conventions. As a neutral, impartial, and …

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