06-04-2020 Geneva (ICRC) – Detaining authorities around the world who have not yet taken measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 inside places of detention are urged to do so …
04-04-2020 Nairobi (ICRC)— Somalia is at a critical juncture where immediate action can still curb the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply …
When people die during armed conflicts, situations of violence falling below the threshold of armed conflict, disasters, or while migrating, their bodies must be handled respectfully and with …
This is an updated policy paper on the ICRC’s prevention approach. It provides a snapshot of our current practice and reflections, which will help internal and external staff members, experts, and …
Chlorine is an effective disinfectant against influenza viruses. It is available in many countries. It is widely used to disinfect surfaces and objects. This poster provides an overview on the …
Humanitarian work cannot be put on hold. That is why the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay has adopted self-protection …
As the international day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is marked worldwide on 4 April, the entire world is rightfully concerned with and focused on the outbreak of COVID-19 . …
In Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, we’re working hard to ensure we retain our operational capability to respond to developments in the conflict and the pandemic. Restrictions on movement and the …
Humanitarian challenges Colombia lives a difficult reality in which thousands of people still live in the midst of armed conflict and violence. These are our calls to action in relation to four of …
The ICRC Regional IHL department in Cairo would like to thank all those who have shown interest in the activities that aim to support and promote understanding and dialogue on IHL by contributing to …
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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.
