Russia-Ukraine: Overview of the ICRC’s response two years after the escalation of the armed conflict
… States to strengthen compliance with the Geneva Conventions, alleviating the suffering of …
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Remarks delivered by the Head of CTA Bureau at the United Nations Press briefing in Geneva.
… and Ukraine at the Palais media briefing in Geneva. Good morning. And thank you for giving … , who have a legal obligation under the Geneva Conventions to share information with us about …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: 23,000 people reported missing
… 19-02-2024 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of … of the frontline. In accordance with the Geneva Conventions, both Russia and Ukraine …
Haiti: Renewed call for protection of health services, humanitarian access and respect for the red cross emblem
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
ICRC remains extremely concerned about the lives and welfare of hostages in Gaza
… Geneva (ICRC) —The International Committee of … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Gaza: Increased armed hostilities in Rafah pose disastrous risk to civilian lives and infrastructure
… 14-02-2024 Geneva (ICRC) — The International Committee of … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Frequently asked questions: International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law in the context of armed conflict
… law? 7 What is the difference between the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols in … treaties: The UN Charter, the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional …
The ICRC appeals for 2.1 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2024
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross … information bureaus in line with the 1949 Geneva Conventions. 12 | APPEALS 2024: …
The interplay between international humanitarian law and international human rights law in situations of armed conflict
… the protection of civilians in the Fourth Geneva Convention, albeit for a large part … codification of Common Article 3 to the Geneva Conventions for situations of …
Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2023
… As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions in 2024, the ICRC remains deeply …
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