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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: Your questions answered about ICRC’s work

… humanely and with dignity. According to the Geneva Conventions, states party to an international … torture. We work on the basis of the Third Geneva Convention, which states that the …

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EVENT: Outer Space Military Operations: How to Safeguard Essential Civilian Services?

… Hosted by the ICRC at its headquarters in Geneva, this hybrid event aims to disseminate … in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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International Humanitarian Law and China: Historical Timeline

… 1864 Adoption of the 1st Geneva Convention. Image 1904 The Qing government declared its accession to the Geneva Convention to the International … 1906. Geneva. Review Conference of the Geneva Conventions. 1907 On June 12, China ratified …

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IHL and china: historical timeline

South Africa: The 6th Commonwealth Conference

… and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions A platform for sharing best … and Humanitarian Policy "As we mark the Geneva Conventions 75th Anniversary, not a day …

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Mexico: ICRC urges Latin American and Caribbean states to reaffirm commitment to the ‘rules of war’ on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

… City to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and discuss the importance of … law (IHL) in current and future wars. “The Geneva Conventions ensure that a minimum level …

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Conferencia diplomática de revisión de la Convención de Ginebra.

ACTIVITY REPORT - IRAQ 2023

… to its mandate and mission, derived from the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional … ICRC’s oldest institutions enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC seeks to protect …

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Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace

… the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which is at the core of … Switzerland's key role as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions, stressing that IHL remains …

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在第十二届世界和平论坛期间,红十字国际委员会与清华大学国际关系研究院于2024年7月7日共同举办了“在武装冲突中遵守人道规范”专题小组会。

Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around … please contact: Christoph HANGER, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 79 731 04 03 OR …

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Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza

Recruiter for field positions – Talent Acquisition Team

… and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with … recruiter to join our team based in Geneva at ICRC HQ. In this role, you will play …

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The Geneva Conventions and their Commentaries

… The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are … Highlights Updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention Updated Commentary on the … on the Third Geneva Convention The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional …

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