While the world continues to grapple with the seismic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic , one thing is for certain – the virus does not discriminate. While the virus affects us all, it affects certain …
Keke drivers in Maiduguri are spreading COVID-19 prevention messages throughout the city, even as the virus threatens their hard-won livelihoods. By Usman Kundili Bukar At first glance, they seem to …
How do you practice social distancing when you’re blind or visually impaired? Soubiane, Judith, Emmanuel, Brigitte, Jules and Bienvenu all live together in a home for visually impaired people on the …
24-06-2020 Wolde-Gabriel Saugeron, who leads the International Committee of the Red Cross' team in Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan, shares his fears that armed violence is erupting again, causing …
Kuala Lumpur (ICRC) – Inviting young minds to use the power of the written word and tell stories of human grit and resilience amid pandemics, conflict and other violence, the International Committee …
Religious leaders in Indonesia have played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic . While adhering to the health protocols issued by the authorities, they are also facing many challenges, and …
On 4 October 2019, the ICRC, in close collaboration with Smaratungga Buddhist College, Boyolali, Indonesia, held a one-day seminar on Buddhist ethics and IHL. Over 100 students participated in the …
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of their gender, age, location, education, or other factors. If you’re a survivor looking for information, or wanting to provide information to a …
Not too long ago, Ravai Marma found herself in a constant state of worry about her crumbling house and its frail roof. She feared the gusty winds of monsoon, unsure if the structure would be able to …
The catalogue presents a comprehensive list of publications and films available in Arabic. Each entry is in Arabic and English and gives the publication or film's reference number and website link. …
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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.
