Russia-Ukraine: ICRC ready to visit all prisoners of war but access must be granted
… 16-10-2022 Geneva (ICRC) - A team of 11 staff of the … to treat them humanely in line with the Geneva Conventions and to give the ICRC access to all …
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Mozambique: humanitarian response improves living conditions in Cabo Delgado
… on Health in Detention that took place in Geneva. • Conducted a dissemination to police … in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00158 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Tarpaulin 4x6m & Tarpaulin roll 4x60m
… Laboratory: November 25th, 2022 at 18:00pm (Geneva time) . The closing date for submission … test results: March 15th, 2023 at 14:00pm (Geneva time). Should you have any questions … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00158 The …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC asks for immediate and unimpeded access to all prisoners of war
… 14-10-2022 Geneva (ICRC)—We share the frustration … who we have not been able to see. The Third Geneva Convention obliges parties to an … States have committed to respect the Geneva Conventions. Giving the ICRC access to visit …
Updated Commentary on the Geneva Conventions of August 12 1949. Volume I
… The application and interpretation of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their two Additional … audiences, the Updated Commentary on the Geneva Conventions of August 12 1949. Volume …
Counter-terrorism measures can impact humanitarian action negatively
… – all humanitarian activities mandated by the Geneva Conventions and IHL. When humanitarian … also reflect Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which requires States …
Gaza’s Youth: Suspended Lives, Fading Opportunities
… its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. it is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and works in more than …
Promoting economic empowerment in settings affected by armed conflict, violence and fragility
… in humanitarian and development nexus. (Geneva) The International Trade Centre (ITC) … its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - June 2022
… of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … humanitarian law (IHL) and ensure its in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … including the Updated Commentary to Geneva Convention III were donated. • 30 …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Buckets 14L
… the external lab: October 7th, 2022 at 18:00 (Geneva time) The closing date for commercial … results: November 18th, 2022 at 12:00 (Geneva time) Should you have any questions … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 The …
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