The Geneva Conventions are for all of us
Briefing by ICRC President to UN Security Council on "The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security" As delivered by ICRC President Peter …
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Yemen: Significant humanitarian needs following days of fighting in Aden
12-08-2019 Geneva/Sanaa (Yemen) Hospitals in the Yemeni city of Aden are struggling and desperately in need of basic supplies, following days of fighting that left scores dead and hundreds injured, …
Digitalizing the Geneva Conventions – giving greater access to the rules of war
On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is using digital technology to give greater access to the Geneva Conventions, …
Afghanistan: Civilian suffering remains far too high
12-08-2019 Kabul (ICRC) - As Eid ul-Adha is approaching, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is disheartened to see that the ongoing peace talks have not diminished the intensity of …
They remain as life-saving as always: PNG reflects upon 70 years of Geneva Conventions
12-08-2019 Port Moresby (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Papua New Guinea will host celebrations to mark 70 years of the Geneva Conventions on 12 August in Port …
Humanity in Action – 2018
Humanity in Action provides an at-a-glance guide to how we helped and protected victims of armed conflict and other violence in 2018. It provides facts and figures on our programmes around the world …
5 myths about the Geneva Conventions as they turn 70
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 …
Geneva Conventions: Humanity’s bet against horror in armed conflict
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 …
70 years of the Geneva Conventions: South Asia – Milestones
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 …
Guidelines and information on how to do business with ICRC
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, …
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