Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
ICRC brings together experts to explore how upholding rules of war can help facilitate peace
… 20-03-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – At a time of escalating global … on Thursday, March 20 with an event in Geneva that brought together state … mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital responding to increased number of casualties in Gaza
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around … , +972 594205 057, Christian Cardon, ICRC Geneva: ccardon@icrc.org , +41 79 574 0564 …
Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024
… In line with our mandate under the Geneva Conventions, we continued our work on behalf … In line with our mandate under the Geneva Conventions, we continued our work on …
Syria: ICRC president warns “path to peace fragile” and calls on global community to not abandon country at this historic crossroads
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
The ICRC in Bangladesh: 2024 in images
… most in need. Celebrating 75 years of the Geneva Conventions To commemorate this milestone, we … reflecting on the enduring importance of the Geneva Conventions. A photo exhibition …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded
… 06-03-2025 Geneva, 6 March 2025 – The International … IHL Media contact: Aurélie LACHANT, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 79 731 04 03, email: …
Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around … please contact: Aurélie LACHANT, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 79 731 04 03, email: …
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