Humanitarian crises are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide, with the devastating effects of violence, armed conflict and natural disasters leaving many hopeless, helpless and overwhelmed. …
The work of the ICRC's Central Tracing Agency Bureau In times of armed conflict, people all too often get separated in the chaos of fighting, displacement and the struggle for survival. For families, …
06-01-2025 Damascus (ICRC) – During her three-day visit to Syria, Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), emphasized that respect for international …
The impact of the disappearance of a loved one is endless and pervasive. The anguish and uncertainty caused by their absence disrupts every aspect of the family’s life and can be passed on from …
04-01-2025 Beirut (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), visited Lebanon, where humanitarian needs remain immense following the latest …
The past few weeks in Syria has seen its people bear witness to colossal changes in the country and to events that have unfolded very quickly. The initial days were marked with tens of thousands of …
A total of 36 naval officers from 22 countries across the Asia-Pacific region convened in Surabaya, Indonesia, for a three-day Asia Pacific Naval Warfare Symposium co-hosted by the Indonesian Navy …
01.01.2025 For 13 years, people in Syria have endured devastating armed conflicts and crises that have affected every aspect of their lives. Recent events have unfolded rapidly, bringing colossal …
In 2024, communities in Afghanistan continued to face a dire situation marked by persistent economic challenges, natural disasters and the consequences of decades of armed conflict. International …
30-12-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – Repeated hostilities in and around hospitals have obliterated the health-care system in northern Gaza, putting civilians at an unacceptably grave risk of going without …
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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.
