The Geneva Conventions are the cornerstone of international humanitarian law, often called the laws of war, which aim to reduce suffering during times of armed conflict. As they turn 70 this year, Dr …
The Geneva Conventions are 70 years old. On this anniversary, it is essential to highlight today the success achieved over the decades thanks to these fundamental texts. These four Conventions are …
Even wars have limits. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949. As the International Committee of the Red Cross, we witness the everyday achievements of …
ICRC procurement policy, information leaflet: Fundamental principles for doing business with the ICRC ICRC long-term relationships strategy ICRC active sourcing policy "QSE" requirements: Quality, …
The Geneva Conventions – one of humanity's most important accomplishments of the last century - are turning 70 on 12 August 2019. It's a moment to celebrate all the lives the conventions have helped …
We insist on ethical standards from our suppliers, and in turn we must exhibit the highest ethical standard ourselves. We must not only be fair and above board in our dealings, but avoid any conduct …
Help us to improve our procurement processes ICRC’s procurement-process-related-claim is an ongoing assessment process to identify opportunities for improvement. It provides a mechanism for …
Abdulkareem Haruna: Reporting for the past 20 years at Premium Times Newspaper I never envisaged that this would happen in Nigeria. I have covered politics and domestic crime and other related issues …
The ICRC recognises the need to better address the issue of social inclusion in the physical rehabilitation services it provides globally. To do this, it teamed up with the Adecco Group Foundation to …
The ICRC regional delegation in Pretoria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy: Field officer f or its Restoring Family Links activities in South Africa The purpose of …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
