Security Council open debate, protection of civilians in armed conflict: Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Chair, excellencies. Thank you for …
Statement to the Group of Governmental Experts on Advancing responsible State behavior in cyberspace in the context of international security, Informal consultative meeting. Excellencies, ladies and …
When wars are fought in cities, it is civilians who bear the brunt. In this new series we explore the devastating impact on people who have seen their streets become the frontline. We spoke with …
Violent attacks, poverty, insecure roads littered with improvised explosive devices, lack of basic health care facilities, lack of education , joblessness and largescale displacement – the people of …
The University of Zimbabwe’s Lincoln Majogo has scooped the top prize in the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) International Humanitarian Law (IHL) competition. The competition was …
South Africa is a major destination and transit country for migrants from the Eastern and Southern Africa regions and beyond. Though the Southern African route receives far less public attention than …
24-05-2021 Following the outbreak of hostilities in Gaza two weeks ago, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is increasing the number of field personnel it has there to enhance its …
On 15 April 2021, the Holy See organised a high-level event on "Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace". It was the occasion for the Holy See (often referred to as the Vatican) and leaders of …
In the Philippines , the country with the largest population of Christian believers in Asia, religious leaders and faith-based organizations play a crucial role in responding to the humanitarian …
Equitable vaccine distribution is a humanitarian imperative. There is a choice. The world of the next ten years can be one of greater justice, abundance and dignity. Or it can be one of conflict, …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
