… and the population they serve are exposed to in their daily lives Katowice, Poland (ICRC) – … essential service providers, such as those in health care, education and social care, to reduce and …
… International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set … nineteenth century, The rules of IHL strike a careful balance between humanitarian concerns … bodies of law strive to protect the lives, health and dignity of individuals. However, …
… and other situations of violence worldwide. In 2021, much of our response focused on … of conflict and violence. We supported health-care facilities to ensure access to critical …
… months have taken a huge toll on those suffering from the effects of the international … 14 Health and care … or going back to uncertainty and potential danger. More than 13 million people have fled …
… Afghanistan (IEA) took control of the country in August 2021, funding from development … infrastructure projects including in the health sector. It led to the immediate … prevent the collapse of the secondary-health-care system, the International Committee of …
… Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a joint ICRC/IOM Request for Tender …
… or targeted, nuclear power plants and other installations containing dangerous forces have … severe short- and long-term effects on human health and on the environment, which are … be civilian. Parties must also take constant care to spare the civilian population, …
… Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is … water supply, sanitation, school buildings, health clinics, reception centers, etc. 3.3 … prescribed by contracting authorities. Care must be taken in preparing the technical …
… As we mark the International Day to Protect Education from … of armed violence on education and health services. This includes the schools, … strategy makes them feel valued, loved and cared for, keeping them in school. Does the …
… 04-10-2022 Jerusalem (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … with international law rules and standards. “Health care workers play a critical role to save …
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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.
