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Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions

… of the Geneva Conventions (GCs), the International Committee of the Red Cross … and scholars in the field of international law, Geneva Conventions, and the International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which will be held …

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Iran photo exhibition in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

… / Juba (ICRC) – A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross … of delegation in Juba. “Under international humanitarian law and human rights law, all persons who are …

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ICRC President: ICRC ready to help implement agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home

… Geneva (ICRC)  – The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … are also prepared to massively scale up our humanitarian response in Gaza, where the … obligations under international humanitarian law, including sparing civilians from …

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The Role of National Societies During International Armed Conflict Under IHL: An Operational View

… Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies during international armed conflict under international humanitarian law (IHL). While it primarily focuses on roles …

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The Role of National Societies During International Armed Conflict Under IHL: An Operational View

The Role of National Societies During International Armed Conflict Under IHL: An Operational View

… Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies during international armed conflict under international humanitarian law (IHL). While it primarily focuses on roles …

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The Role of National Societies During International Armed Conflict Under IHL: An Operational View

Myanmar: The year 2024 in pictures

… which exacerbated the already deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the country. Many … in need. Amid these challenges, we at the International Committee of the Red Cross … Under the rules of international humanitarian law, families have the right to know the …

The ICRC works with the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) to deliver assistance to remote areas.

Uzbekistan: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their translation into Uzbek (Latin script)

… Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan and the International Committee of the Red Cross … of the Geneva Conventions in International Humanitarian Law (IHL). He remarked: The Geneva Conventions …

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC president arrives in Tel Aviv for visit to Israel, Gaza, and West Bank

… – Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … directly with individuals suffering from the humanitarian consequences of the conflict. She … of upholding international humanitarian law as well as the ICRC’s continued commitment …

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Brazil: 2024 - promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) and responses to the effects of armed violence

… that strengthened the activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross … We support authorities in responding to the humanitarian effects of armed violence in … the importance of international humanitarian law in contemporary armed conflicts. First …

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Türkiye: ICRC President concludes first official visit to Türkiye

… — President Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … cooperation around promoting international humanitarian law and reducing suffering in conflict zones …

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