Experts Discuss New Technologies in Warfare and International Humanitarian Law
… capable Neil Davison Scientific Advisor, ICRC Geneva Mr Davison provided an understanding of …
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Sri Lanka: A sustained commitment
… ICRC’s Deputy Head of Forensic Services in Geneva, Oran Finegan, highlighted the growing … ICRC’s Deputy Head of Forensic Services in Geneva, Oran Finegan, and ICRC’s Regional … 12-14 March. When States ratify the Geneva Conventions, they expressly commit themselves …
Briefing on humanitarian situation in Middle East
… States as High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Convention first and foremost. In the …
Terrorism, counter-terrorism and international humanitarian law
… in particular common Articles 2 and 3 of the Geneva Conventions. In other words, in situations of …
Creation of a sub-regional platform on IHL for Indian Ocean island states
… in accordance with obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. This was one of the outcomes of … in accordance with obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. This was one of the …
Reducing Suffering During Armed Conflict: The Interface Between Buddhism and IHL
… “the law of armed conflict”– is formed by the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. … warfare. The core of IHL is comprised of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, which have …
ICRC and Jordan: Fighting back against a pandemic
… their understanding of the provisions of the Geneva Conventions protecting journalists on …
Ethiopia: Facts and Figures - January to June 2014
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
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 …
Migrants: Vulnerabilities & Protection
… Movement – of which State Parties to the Geneva Conventions are members. We work together with … in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red …
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