Rules of war: Why they matter
… The rules of war are universal. The Geneva Conventions (which are the core element of … in armed conflict? This is the essence of the Geneva Conventions in armed conflict. Jus ad …
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International humanitarian law workshop for judges in Nepal
… "On the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions , the ICRC aims to secure firm … and their societies to the basic rules of the Geneva Conventions and increase universal …
Young Humanitarian Journalists Competition 2022
… anniversary of Malaysia's accession to the Geneva Conventions that make up the core of … also 60 years of Malaysia’s accession to the Geneva Conventions (that are a part of the …
Strengthening compliance with IHL, Fourth Meeting of all States, 23-24 April 2015
… 23 and 24 April 2015 BACKGROUND DOCUMENT GENEVA, MARCH 2015 Contents 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. … types of armed conflicts, as defined in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional …
ICRC: "The humanitarian tragedy of missing persons urgently requires a more determined international response"
… This year, we mark 75 years of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Together with their Additional … hands as per their obligations under the Geneva Conventions. Similar arrangements …
Millennials think World War Three is likely in their lifetime
… that the laws of war, underpinned by the Geneva Conventions, reduce suffering in armed … (54 per cent) of millennials think that the Geneva Conventions reduce suffering in war. …
Health Care in Danger: Community of concern
… marks the 150th anniversary of the original Geneva Convention, the first set of rules to … facilities, during armed conflict. The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 are the cornerstone of …
She inspires: Stories from the Asia-Pacific on International Women’s Day 2020
… lives? And, continues to protect people? The Geneva Conventions. The Geneva Conventions are a vital global pledge …
The Interplay between IHL and IHRL
… in agreements between States – treaties or conventions –, in customary rules, which … Charter. IHL main sources are the four Geneva Conventions (1949), their Additional … and 2014. Noam Lubell, University of Essex / Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian …
China: the “people on war” survey presented to media
… international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, and the protection of civilians during times of conflict." The four Geneva Conventions and their Additional …
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