… Dear colleagues, Dear friends, The nature of humanitarian work often has me deliver … the World Medical Association (WMA), the International Committee of Military Medicine … all know, modern international humanitarian law (IHL) originated from the idea that …
… and debate cycle on principles guiding humanitarian action. Watch the photogallery of … David Benton , Chief Executive Officer, International Council of Nurses Luc Besançon, … General Secretary & Chief Executive Officer, International Pharmaceutical Federation Otmar …
… Peter Maurer, 30 June 2015 The nature of humanitarian work often has me deliver … the World Medical Association (WMA), the International Committee of Military Medicine … all know, modern international humanitarian law (IHL) originated from the idea that …
… The World Medical Association (WMA), the International Committee of Military Medicine … for the full implementation of International Humanitarian Law and the protection of health care. The …
… The ICRC's customary international humanitarian law database has received a prestigious award …
… people, promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law, and reconnecting families. Table of …
… As the world marks the International day in support of victims of … in complete violation of international law. Torture is an affront to humanity, which … by the international community, including humanitarian organizations, we are still a …
… care: Operational practices and relevant International Humanitarian Law concerning armed groups" is a practical …
… operational policing practices into line with international human rights law and humanitarian principles. The agreement …
… The ICRC and the NPC launched today the Young Humanitarian Writers Competition, in … was this battle that led to the birth of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … Movement and international humanitarian law. The Young Humanitarian Writers …
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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.
