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Evaluation report: The Contribution of Prevention Work to ICRC Protection of Civilians Engagement

… whether and how the prevention work of the International Committee of the Red Cross … increasing key actors' compliance with humanitarian law and that these activities add value by …

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The ICRC appeals for 2.1 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2024

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … for 2.1 billion Swiss francs to help it bring humanitarian protection and assistance to … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. and …

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Armenia։ Facts and Figures - January to December 2023

… contamination to respond to the evolving humanitarian needs. We provided hospitals with … Serobyan/ICRC FACTS & FIGURES ARMENIA The International Committee of the Red Cross … of the international humanitarian law (IHL) and act as a neutral intermediary …

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The interplay between international humanitarian law and international human rights law in situations of armed conflict

… 26-12-2007 Article, International Law Forum, University of Jerusalem, by Cordula … human rights law and international humanitarian law are traditionally two …

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Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2023

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … partners. For the full details of our 2023 humanitarian work, download our infographic:   … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) to protect all victims of armed …

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North Kivu: Dozens of injured arrive in Goma during intense fighting

… 09-02-2024 Goma (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … isolated areas of Rutshuru and Masisi. Secure humanitarian access is essential if we are to … that under international humanitarian law, civilians must be protected and …

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Protecting lives and alleviating suffering: Annual report on activities in Venezuela in 2023

… Throughout 2023, we carried out our humanitarian activities to protect and help … bearers to ensure that they know the rules of international humanitarian law, international We carried out economic …

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Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from October 7th to January 31st 2024

… on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross … its response in the West Bank to address the humanitarian consequences of an acute rise in … on Respect for International Humanitarian Law and Protection of Civilians Engaged the …

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Evaluation of Innovation at the ICRC 2018-2023

… Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action IHL International Humanitarian Law IMaP ICRC Management Program CHF Swiss …

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Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region

… Near & Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross, … and Israel. This region has been mired in humanitarian crisis for decades, with … the principles of international humanitarian law. It is imperative that efforts be directed …

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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.

IHL treaties

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 IHL

Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.