Torture: an affront to humanity and a crime
Abuse grows hatred. Torture is an affront to humanity and a crime. In addition, it feeds a cycle of violence, often engendering hatred not only among those who suffer directly but among entire …
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P, Private archives, 1859-1991, 20 metres of shelf space
The private archives, with index number P, comprise private archives deposited by a variety of sources, especially formally delegates, which pertain to ICRC activities. Detailed inventories (see …
C, Tracing and protection, 1870 - ongoing, 2298 metres of shelf space
The records of the tracing agencies set up by the ICRC between 1870 and the present day are grouped together in the section with an index number commencing with a C: Basle Agency (Franco-Prussian …
O, Humanitarian coordination bodies, 1921- ongoing, 127 metres of shelf space
The archives of humanitarian coordination bodies set up jointly with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the former "League"), National Societies or other …
A, Committee, 1854 - ongoing, 54 metres of shelf space
The Committee's archives, which bear an index number starting with the letter A, contain in particular the bound volumes of the minutes of meetings held by the Committee and the other decision-making …
V, Various, 1840-ongoing, 552 metres of shelf space
Documentary collections stored in the ICRC archives are to be found under index number V. They are generally accessible to the public. The largest collections consist of the ICRC's audiovisual …
Third Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 – Ratification kit
Model instrument of ratification / accession ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ Third Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 Model …
The history of the emblems
The red cross and the red crescent have been at the service of humanity for more than a century - affording protection to those affected by conflict and to those assisting them. In December 2005, an …
Paris principles and Paris commitments to protect children
Paris principles and guidelines on children associated with armed forces or armed groups and Paris commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups. …
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