… International humanitarian law protects a wide … concerned itself primarily with the care of the sick and wounded on the … defensive measures that put civilians in danger. Civilians may not be used as … such as farms, housing, transport and health facilities, are forbidden. IHL also …
… by ICRC President, Peter Maurer Syria is going through a period of transition with … mentally. They need safety, shelter, food, health care, sanitation: the basics to live We, …
… measles and other chronic diseases continue to kill thousands in the Democratic … is adapting its support to a large number of health facilities, places of detention and … provinces. Messages on such topics as health care in danger and respect for the Red Cross …
… The ICRC's long-standing work addressing internal displacement … Those who have been displaced for longer need health care, education, suitable housing and access …
… As an integral part of its operations worldwide, the … and methods of warfare, detention operations, health care in danger, sexual violence and command …
… In 2016, the ICRC commissioned WIN/Gallup … the ICRC has been supporting communities and health-care facilities, running physical …
… UN and Head of Delegation, New York Good morning, distinguished colleagues and ambassadors. … and long-term effects on people, societies, health-care systems and the environment. Answering a …
… of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin … biological weapons to human, animal and plant health. Responsibility for strengthening the … to deliver quality preventive and curative care to non-Ebola patients; establish …
… Since fighting ended in the conflict in … We now have fewer inmates suffering from health complications,” says Belete Lakew, a … northern Ethiopia, houses, farmlands, healthcare centers and schools are heavily …
… given by Peter Maurer, p resident of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at … shelter, water and related infrastructure, health care and war surgery, psychosocial programmes …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
