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Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital responding to increased number of casualties in Gaza

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around … ,  +972 594205 057,   Christian Cardon, ICRC Geneva:  ccardon@icrc.org , +41 79 574 0564 …

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Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024

… In line with our mandate under the Geneva Conventions, we continued our work on behalf … In line with our mandate under the Geneva Conventions, we continued our work on …

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On-site visits in the frame of the Missing Conference emphasize our collaborative efforts in humanitarian identification and exhumation with the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons of the Azerbaijan Republic.

Syria: ICRC president warns “path to peace fragile” and calls on global community to not abandon country at this historic crossroads

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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Syria - Qamishli - WatHab - Qamishli power substation

The ICRC in Bangladesh: 2024 in images

… most in need. Celebrating 75 years of the Geneva Conventions To commemorate this milestone, we … reflecting on the enduring importance of the Geneva Conventions. A photo exhibition …

Celebrating 75 years of the Geneva Conventions

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded

… 06-03-2025 Geneva, 6 March 2025 – The International … IHL Media contact: Aurélie LACHANT, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 79 731 04 03, email: …

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Darwin. Cerca del cementerio militar argentino, la Oficina del Programa de Desminado de las Islas Falkland/Malvinas, un equipo de operarios en su mayoría de Zimbabue muy valorados por su larga experiencia, vuelan restos explosivos de guerra en una mañana helada. 35 años después del fin del conflicto, las minas antipersona, las municiones de racimo y otros artefactos siguen contaminando la tierra. Afortunadamente, ningún isleño ha sido herido hasta ahora. La operación de desminado concluyó con éxito en 2017.

Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around … please contact: Aurélie LACHANT, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 79 731 04 03, email: …

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Kyiv, school. An ICRC staff member specializing in weapons contamination holds a risk awareness and safe behaviour session for children.

ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024

… for us marking 75 years on the passing of the Geneva Conventions with a focus on key  humanitarian … for us marking 75 years on the passing of the Geneva Conventions with a focus on key …

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Family of missing with her grandson

Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair

… International Committee of the Red Cross.   Geneva (ICRC)—The ceasefire agreement has … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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Accountant 2 (Arabic Speaker)

… and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with …

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