Exhibition shines light on ICRC's efforts to generate respect for law
… its victims. By proposing the adoption of the Geneva Convention of 22 August 1864 for the … Humanitarium 17 avenue de la paix, 1202 Geneva …
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ICRC president travels to Qatar to discuss the situation in Israel-Gaza
… 10-03-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The president of the … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Ukraine: ICRC calls for urgent solution to save lives and prevent worst-case scenario in Mariupol
… 13-03-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – A worst-case scenario awaits … organization, its mandate stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. it is based in Geneva, …
Generating respect for international humanitarian law: an African perspective
… armed conflicts at Sciences Po, Paris and the Geneva Centre for Education and Research in …
The foundation for political agreements for peace lies in humanity: ICRC Vice President
… elaborated on the relevance of the Geneva Conventions given that this year is the 75th … of the international legal instrument. The Conventions form the strongest universal …
ICRC: “Autonomous weapons represent an urgent humanitarian priority today”
… weapons systems – 6 to 10 March 2023, Geneva, Switzerland. The International …
Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace
… the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which is at the core of … Switzerland's key role as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions, stressing that IHL remains …
ICRC calls on States to ensure counter terrorism measure do not negatively impact humanitarian action
… –all humanitarian activities mandated by the Geneva Conventions and IHL. When humanitarian … also reflect Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions,which requires States bound …
Philippines: Families of missing people from 2017 Marawi conflict honour loved ones, urge government to provide support and answers
… persons reported missing is enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, to which the Philippine … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people …
Millions of people enduring conflict need tradition of humanitarian multilateralism to continue
… Next year we mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. The humanitarian rules in … of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva next year. …
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