Exhibition shines light on ICRC's efforts to generate respect for law
… 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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Experts' workshop report on IHL and Islamic Law in contemporary armed conflicts
… law (IHL) and Islamic law that was held in Geneva, at the headquarters of the … law (IHL) and Islamic law that was held in Geneva, at the headquarters of the … States and are regulated by the four Geneva Conventions of 2 See, for example, the …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation
… 19-02-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – As we prepare for the next … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …
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 government … 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
… 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. …
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
… conflicts at Sciences Po, Paris and the Geneva Centre for Education and Research in …
ICRC concerned at gap between commitments and practice of Arms Trade Treaty
… 20-08-2018 Tokyo/Geneva – Speaking today at a meeting of parties … information, please contact Matthew Clancy (Geneva): +41 79 574 15 54; mclancy@icrc.org …
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Remembering the Shoah: The ICRC and the International Community's Efforts in Responding to Genocide and Protecting Civilians
… 1945 and the subsequent drafting of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and how far do we still have to go? …
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