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… committed to greater political support for international humanitarian law (IHL), or the rules of war. This was …
… to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … to renew political will for international humanitarian law. More than 70 states have since joined us …
… on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross … including East Jerusalem, to address the humanitarian consequences of a sharp rise in … on respect for International Humanitarian Law and protection of civilians Engaged the …
… Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won’t Stand Still … protection civilians are entitled to under international law. None of this would be possible without …
… 08-08-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … Conventions, to ensure that International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is respected. This includes the …
… been decreasing in recent years. However, the humanitarian impacts of conflicts are felt … needs to be done. Since World War II, the International Committee of the Red Cross … As the guardian of international humanitarian law (IHL) or the rules of war, we are at the …
… to disarmament are eroding. No possible humanitarian response The detonation of even a … damage. It is unlikely any state, international body or humanitarian … A weapon that cannot comply with the laws of war International humanitarian law …
… 05-08-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross is … Gaza Strip. A rapid and unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance must be allowed and … ensure respect for international humanitarian law, and alleviate suffering in the region. …
… Society, Atsushi Seike, and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, … failure of humanity. In particular, no humanitarian response could ever address the … and rules of international humanitarian law. Two years ago, ahead of the G7 Summit …
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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.
