Romania: the ICRC formalizes relationship with the Romanian government
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Nuclear weapons: An appeal for humanity
… with international humanitarian law . The Geneva Conventions were adopted 70 years ago to …
International criminal jurisdiction
… law through the adoption of the four 1949 Geneva Conventions and the establishment of the …
Universal meeting of National Committees and similar bodies
… law (IHL). In addition, states parties to the Geneva Conventions and other IHL instruments have an … and Similar Bodies on IHL took place in Geneva from 30 November to 2 December 2016. …
Understanding violence against health care: A gender perspective
… in November 2011, the States Parties to the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross Red Crescent … in the same resolution, States party to the Geneva Conventions and the Movement are …
President Spoljaric addresses the European Humanitrian Forum
… protects us all. Every state is bound by the Geneva Conventions. No matter the circumstances that …
China: Senior military officers seek greater respect for law of armed conflict at sea
… of the Updated Commentary on the Second Geneva Convention. The ICRC and the PLA have …
8 things we must do to tackle humanitarian crises in 2019
… 8. Respecting the law, no excuses As the Geneva Conventions turn 70 in 2019, we recognize that …
Responding to the humanitarian needs in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti
… competition on the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. 12 University lecturers undertook … exhibition depicting the 7 decades of the Geneva Conventions ran for two weeks at the …
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 …
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