Philippines: Agusan del Norte farmers seek to boost harvest processing capacity with new equipment
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United Nations International Conference in support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace
… of IHL, as mandated by the States through the Geneva Conventions. This wasn't done from an ivory tower in Geneva or New York, but with a patient work of …
Protected persons: Children
… says Treaty law Protocol I additional to the Geneva Conventions, 1977 – Art. 77 Protocol II additional to the Geneva Conventions, 1977 – Art. 4 Convention …
Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
South Africa: Facts and Figures 2023
… 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions (GCs) of 1949. It is an …
Indonesia: ICRC attends first international conference on Buddhist ethics, education, and applied Buddhism
… aspects of IHL - as enshrined in the second Geneva Conventions. He also posed the question as to …
Legislative Checklist: Protecting Health Care from Violence
… wounded and sick people; see: Art. 18(2) of Geneva Convention I and Art. 17 of Additional … law and of international humanitarian conventions] organizes, orders or engages in … and a protective sign in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, the Additional Protocols …
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ICRC statement to UN Security Council opens debate on preventing and combating financing of terrorism
… to demonstrate their commitment to the 1949 Geneva Conventions in their 70th anniversary year. …
The ICRC’s global engagement with the Judicial Sector on international humanitarian law
… supports the efforts of States Party to the Geneva Conventions to respect and ensure respect for …
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