Search results

643 results found

In these times of heightened international tension, shared humanitarian values must be the common ground for states to move forward

… irreversible effects of nuclear weapons on health, the environment, the climate and food … weapons as a tool of security. This logic is dangerous. On the contrary, the existence of … as electricity, water, sanitation and health care. Lack of essential services typically …

Statement

Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00158 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Tarpaulin 4x6m & Tarpaulin roll 4x60m

… of equipment on the outer packaging. For dangerous Goods the Seller shall ensure that … water supply, sanitation, school buildings, health clinics, reception centers, etc. 3.3 … prescribed by contracting authorities. Care must be taken in preparing the technical …

Article

ICRC and World Bank partner to support violence-affected communities in Myanmar

… remain the same, rehabilitation of community health structures will also be included. Therefore, safeguards for healthcare waste management have been included in … those supporting rare, threatened or endangered species of flora and fauna Purchase …

Article

The Humanitarian Podcast: First episode focuses on safe access to health care in Pakistan

… the need for and the work and impact of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative of the International …

Video

Climate change in Mali: “We drilled deep but found nothing”

… looking forward to no longer having to face danger and a harsh climate to fetch water from … they realized that it failed to meet World Health Organization standards and was unfit … food, and to cover social security and health care costs, expenses relating to farming and …

Article

Top UN, ICRC leaders urge stepped up global support to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas

… such as water and sanitation, electricity, health care and education. The new declaration … displacement also exposes people to grave dangers for their health, security, and …

News release

Marking Ten Years of Health Care in Danger in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

… This report marks ten years of the Health Care in Danger initiative in the International Red …

Publication

People living with disabilities contributing to society with their unique talents

… of violence. Fleeing to safety from the dangers of military operations and accessing … like water, sanitation, food, shelter, or health care can be complex and risky for people with …

Article

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian aid challenges in Rutshuru

… of families to flee their homes. The hostile, dangerous environment leaves them struggling … Priorities include accommodation, sanitation, health care, drinking water and food. I’ve got nine …

Law and policy topic

Medico-Legal Systems and Forensic Services: An Assessment Guide

… insights in other areas such as migration, health care in danger, addressing sexual violence, torture …

Publication

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Try one of the following resources:

ICRC library

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.