… Port Sudan (ICRC) – The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … situation faced by millions of Sudanese. “The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is first and … foremost stemming from the disrespect of the laws of war. Over eight million people have …
… Riyadh (ICRC) – The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … an opportunity to reinforce the importance of humanitarian action and international humanitarian law in alleviating suffering in conflict zones …
… (ICRC/IFRC) The Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference has concluded today … of five key resolutions, aimed at advancing humanitarian solutions to global challenges. … of respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). The conference reaffirmed the …
… Geneva, 29 October 2024 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … in response to today’s unprecedented humanitarian challenges. The Council of … adherence to international humanitarian laws and protections for civilians caught in …
… England, believes that starting off with the laws, policies and regulatory framework will … involved in DNA processing are accredited to international standards”, Dr Amankwa said. … families and communities at the forefront of humanitarian forensic efforts. During the …
… ICRC（Beijing）— On October 25, 2024, humanitarian experts, medical professionals, … the convergences of Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts. The … and awareness of international humanitarian law (IHL) and humanitarian principles, and …
… or relax the benchmarks for humanity. International humanitarian law exists to reduce suffering in conflict. If …
… Present Five Resolutions to Tackle Global Humanitarian Challenges at its 34th International Conference Geneva (ICRC/IFRC) – … its commitment to international humanitarian law and prioritize protecting civilians. …
… by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the international conference on Lebanon in Paris … ministers, colleagues, When politics fail, humanitarian actors are left to pick up the … protected under international humanitarian law. This includes those who remain in …
… For over 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross … in times of emergency, we also engage in humanitarian dialogue with influential people … about respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and the protection of civilians, we …
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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.
