Discover IHL: IHL and China
… a seminar titled " 75 Years of the Four 1949 Geneva Conventions: International Humanitarian Law … process of China's ratification of the Geneva Conventions and other IHL treaties. Dr. …
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Poland: Essay competition on potential impact of disinformation and hate speech in armed conflict is launched
… designed to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, graduate students in Poland are … The prize for the top winner is a trip to Geneva, Switzerland and the International Red …
ICRC president: "People caught in armed conflict need actions, not words."
… some of these most devastating trends? The Geneva Conventions represent the strongest universal … affected by armed conflicts Through the Geneva Conventions, states have given the ICRC …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00038 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Multi-purpose Tent 45m2
… been extended to: August 2, 2024 at 14:00 (Geneva time). Should you have any questions … rules. The seat of the arbitration shall be Geneva (Switzerland). The language of the … the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions and Recommendations. 4.1 FRAUD AND …
Republic of Korea: ICRC and KOICA sign agreement to help people affected by armed conflict and violence
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We help people around the …
Ukraine: As fighting intensifies around Kharkiv, ICRC increases support for displaced people
… 16-05-2024 Geneva/Kyiv (ICRC) – Thousands of civilians … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002 - 3-year Frame Agreement – WHO-approved Mosquito Net LLIN 190x180x150cm 230H
… documents is: June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm (Geneva time) . Should you have any questions … THE RED CROSS 19, avenue de la Paix CH-1202 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 27 20 … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. Within the above mandates and …
IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions
Upon the invitation of the Romanian government, the ICRC participated in two events in Bucharest to promote international humanitarian law (IHL) in Romania. The event held on 8 May was hosted at the …
Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza
… 14-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific
… [ Mental Health Atlas 2017. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. …
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