ICRC statement: "Any use of cluster munitions, anywhere, by anyone, must be condemned"
… Munitions. 30 August – 2 September 2022, Geneva. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, …
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ICRC Explainer: What does International Law say about Universal Jurisdiction for War Crimes Committed in Non-International Armed Conflicts?
… and repress serious violations of IHL. The Geneva Conventions and Protocol I of 8 June 1977 additional to the Geneva Conventions (Additional Protocol I) …
Malaysia: 19th national IHL moot court competition 2022
… c) ICRC Commentaries to the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols: … Convention Charter of the United Nations 1945 Geneva Convention I on Wounded and Sick in …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Collapsible Jerrycans 10L & 20L
… external lab: September 30th, 2022 at 18:00 (Geneva time) The closing date for commercial … results: November 11th, 2022 at 12:00 (Geneva time) Should you have any questions …
ICRC Director-General in Ukraine: Concern over nuclear plant situation and access to prisoners of war
… commitment and our mandate under the Geneva Conventions. It has now been one month since … Russia have legal obligations under the 3rd Geneva Convention to facilitate this essential …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Buckets 14L
… the external lab: October 7th, 2022 at 18:00 (Geneva time) The closing date for commercial … results: November 18th, 2022 at 12:00 (Geneva time) Should you have any questions … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 The …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - June 2022
… of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … humanitarian law (IHL) and ensure its in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … including the Updated Commentary to Geneva Convention III were donated. • 30 …
Promoting economic empowerment in settings affected by armed conflict, violence and fragility
… in humanitarian and development nexus. (Geneva) The International Trade Centre (ITC) … its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in …
Gaza’s Youth: Suspended Lives, Fading Opportunities
… its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. it is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and works in more than …
Counter-terrorism measures can impact humanitarian action negatively
… – all humanitarian activities mandated by the Geneva Conventions and IHL. When humanitarian … also reflect Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which requires States …
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