Our response to needs in Jordan in 2016
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War at the root of hunger
… can overcome widespread violations of the Geneva Conventions. States have the power and duty to …
Detainees’ contacts with families are Israel's obligation under IHL
… for their families. According to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, Palestinians are …
Updated Commentaries bring fresh insights on continued relevance of Geneva Conventions
… is prohibited in armed conflict? The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 form the foundation of … question. Updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention In the 1950s, the ICRC …
Updated Commentary brings fresh insights on continued relevance of Geneva Conventions for warfare at sea
… Updated Commentary on the Second Geneva Convention - Livestreamed event The Second Geneva Convention and the role of the ICRC , … prohibited in armed conflict? The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 form the foundation of …
The Second Geneva Convention and the role of the ICRC
… in the law of naval warfare: The Second Geneva Convention and the role of the ICRC. Updated Commentary on the Second Geneva Convention Speech given by Mr Peter … Convention on the Law of the Sea and several conventions under the auspice of the …
Updated Commentary on the Second Geneva Convention
… of the Updated Commentary on the Second Geneva Convention, the ICRC convenes a panel … Background Since their adoption in 1949, the Geneva Conventions have been subjected to testing and …
Reaffirming the importance of integrated protection of civilians
… for International Law and Policy, ICRC, Geneva Giving her opening remarks, Dr. Helen … on PoC (ICRC) – Jamie Williamson, ICRC Geneva In his presentation, Jamie Williamson … highlighted the difference between the Geneva Conventions (where the minimum age for …
Humanitarian challenges 2017: ICRC Colombia Report
… in 1863, the ICRC is the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
EHL list of documents
… of the Red Cross 19, avenue de la Paix 1202 Geneva, Switzerland T +41 22 734 60 01 F +41 …
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