ICRC President Spoljaric concludes visit to Moscow: Progress on prisoners of war is urgent
… Geneva (ICRC) - During a visit to Moscow over … obligations to respect rules laid out in the Geneva Conventions. Note to editors and …
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The ICRC appeals for 2.8 billion Swiss Francs for its operations in 2023
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross … activities ICRC HEADQUARTERS Switzerland, Geneva. ICRC headquarters supports the …
The ICRC and CRASSH at the University of Cambridge to launch new Humanitarian Action Programme
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems
… of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions (as amended on 30 November 1993) … Risks, and Possible Solutions, ICRC, Geneva, 2022. 4 Recommendation 5: States …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - December 2022
… of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … including the Updated Commentary to Geneva Convention III were donated. • 30 …
160 years on the side of humanity: A commitment that has never waned
… lives within millions of people. Dunant was a Genevan entrepreneur and had gone to Solferino … war). When Dunant got back to his hometown of Geneva, he began writing A Memory of Solferino … protection on the battlefield. The original Geneva Convention, adopted in 1864, made these …
ICRC turns 160 as work to protect civilians from horrors of conflict continues
… 16-02-2023 Geneva (ICRC) –The International Committee of … a reality when a group of citizens from Geneva founded the International Committee for … in their care, giving birth to the Geneva Conventions. For more information, please …
The importance of preserving a neutral humanitarian space for conflict affected populations
… it by all the States who are signatory of the Geneva Conventions. This role allows us to monitor, …
How misinformation and disinformation harm ICRC’s humanitarian work in Burkina Faso
… to the ICRC by all state signatories to the Geneva Conventions, and we frequently acknowledge and …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA23/00025 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Solar Lamp
… at the ICRC: March 21, 2023 at 12:00 (Noon - Geneva time). Should you have any questions … Switzerland 19, avenue de la Paix CH-1202 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 27 20 … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA23/00025 The …
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