Yemen: “A great moment of humanity” as detainees are released
… 1962 As provided in article 3 common to the Geneva Conventions , the ICRC offered its services to …
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Boao Forum for Asia 2023: ICRC calls on all states to respect IHL as a political priority
… ICRC was mandated by the states through the Geneva Conventions of 1949, which are at the heart of … by armed conflict and other violence. The Geneva Conventions are among the most ratified …
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 . …
What does the law say about the responsibilities of the Occupying Power in the occupied Palestinian territory?
… (Hague Regulations of 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 ). Israel's own … to its intent and spirit. The 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention (GCIV) prohibits an … in the West Bank contradicts the Fourth Geneva Convention. Settlement expansion – be …
Civilian population trapped in fear and anxiety
… humanitarian mission, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, their Additional Protocols and …
Colombia: Humanitarian Challenges 2023
… humanitarian mission, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, their Additional Protocols and …
President Spoljaric addresses the European Humanitrian Forum
… protects us all. Every state is bound by the Geneva Conventions. No matter the circumstances that …
Egypt: ICRC Activities from January to December 2022
… conferred upon the organization by the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It also provided … conferred upon the organization by the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It also provided …
ICRC joins the World Bank in Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project
… (in accordance with the Yemen-ratified ILO Conventions 138 and 182). Similarly, no child, … for Labor management, joined international conventions and developed sector legislation … labour / International Labour Office. - Geneva: ILO, 2014) 230 SAFEGUARD 9 INDIGENOUS …
Why the ICRC talks to armed groups
… to the ICRC by all state signatories to the Geneva Conventions , and we frequently acknowledge …
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