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Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations, 2014

… by all States, when they ratified the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, to respect and ensure … year is the 150th anniversary of the original Geneva Convention, which was adopted to …

Statement

Contemporary challenges to IHL – Respect for IHL: overview

… to an armed conflict under article 1 of the Geneva Conventions to respect and ensure respect for …

Law and policy topic

ICRC in China - an overview

… global diplomatic hubs such as New York and Geneva, and in many capitals in the regions … global diplomatic hubs such as New York and Geneva, and in many capitals in the regions … 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, in front of the Great Hall of the People with the Chinese nurses who were awarded 2023 Florence Nightingale Medals. 5 September 2024.

Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law

… understand how the landmark provisions of the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols translate into …

Article
Uganda IHL Moot

Ukraine: Much-needed aid delivered to civilians near Bakhmut, but situation remains dire

… taking part in combat are protected by the Geneva Conventions and its Additional Protocols . …

Law and policy topic

Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

News release
Seeds and fertilizers distribution in Ayna Bugna, North Wollo, Amhara region.

Embassy of Canada and ICRC Conclude Insightful Alumni Discussion on Humanitarian Efforts to Mark World Red Cross Day

… Cross Day and the 75 th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, featured Mamadou Sow, the ICRC’s …

News release

"International humanitarian law should not be construed, or interpreted, as legitimizing the resort to conflict."

… of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions, in which States expressed their …

Statement

Request for Interest RFI/GVA23/00033 Conflict-affected settings laboratory strengthening (CASLS) Project

… of interest: March 24th, 2023 at 17:00pm (Geneva time). Should you have any questions … the Red Cross, 19 Avenue de la Paix, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland ICRC / RFI_ … The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional …

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