ICRC president tells Gaza forum: civilians must be protected, hostages must be released unharmed
… IHL is fully respected and implemented. The Geneva Conventions are practical: Killing civilians …
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Niger: Displaced persons in Diffa region utterly destitute
… the relevant national laws and international conventions. In accordance with international … +227 96 66 99 12 Jean-Yves Clémenzo, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 22 730 22 71 or +41 79 217 32 …
Gaza: Emergency recovery needs
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
Humanitarian data and digital infrastructures must be protected against digital threats
… parties to armed conflicts. For example, the Geneva Conventions and our Movement Statutes – which …
Libya: Thousands of displaced people provided with food and essential hygiene items in 2016
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
Women protected under international humanitarian law
… general protection is provided by the four Geneva Convention (1949) and their Additional …
ICRC presents record budget for 2015 to meet vastly expanding needs
… 26-11-2014 Geneva (ICRC) – For 2015, the International … Maurer, speaking at a press conference in Geneva, on the occasion of the launch of the … Protocol I Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and Relating to …
Speech by ICRC president to African Union Peace and Security Council
… convened last May on Common Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions stipulating "The Obligation to …
Guidelines and information on how to do business with ICRC
… Procurement Unit 19, avenue de la Paix 1202 Geneva, Switzerland T +41 22 734 60 01 F +41 … of Human Rights, and ILO's Fundamental Conventions and Declaration on Fundamental … is less protective than ILO fundamental conventions, ICRC should promote the …
Gender equality and war: “No humanity, dignity, peace until international humanitarian law is upheld for all genders”
… It has a mandate from states and the Geneva Conventions to promote respect for … the political will of state parties to the Geneva Conventions to assess their own conduct …
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