Concern about deteriorating health of Palestinian detainees hospitalized in Israel
… humanely in accordance with the Fourth Geneva Convention, are fully aware of the …
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Nigeria: Responding to the needs of civilians affected by armed conflict
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
ICRC appeal to fund critical operations in 2017
… contributions from States party to the Geneva Conventions, National Red Cross and Red … in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red …
Universal meeting of National Committees and similar bodies on international humanitarian law. Statement by the ICRC
… I would like to offer you a warm welcome to Geneva and to the Fourth Universal Meeting of … of IHL since the adoption of the original Geneva Convention in 1864. And yet, deliberate … holding their first while they are here in Geneva. Two national IHL committees from …
Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention: statement by the ICRC, 2016
… of chemical weapons – enshrined in the 1925 Geneva Protocol and the CWC – is a rule of …
People on War 2016
… in conflict-affected countries believe the Geneva Conventions prevent wars from getting worse. … conflict-affected countries still believe the Geneva Conventions prevent wars from getting …
People on War 2016: Background, methodology and results
… is the birthplace of the ICRC and the Geneva Conventions and is home to many international … institutions. The ICRC’s headquarters are in Geneva. The United Kingdom is a permanent …
Global survey reveals strong support for Geneva Conventions but growing indifference to torture
… 05-12-2016 Geneva (ICRC) – With fighting intensifying … international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, and the protection of civilians …
New survey reveals Australian attitudes to torture in conflict
… international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions," Mr Daccord said. There are …
International Conference on Islam and IHL - Statement by the ICRC
… humanitarian law is represented by the Geneva Conventions: four universally ratified … Our delegates learned to see the rules of the Geneva Conventions with different eyes – …
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