ICRC appoints new director-general
… 22-12-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – The Assembly of the … Central and South-Eastern Europe, based in Geneva (1998-2000). He holds an MA in … mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
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Detention in non-international armed conflict – Second thematic consultation of government experts, 20-22 October 2014.
… followed by a consultation with all States in Geneva on 8-10 April 2015, providing them with … of grounds and procedures for internment. The Geneva Conventions applicable in international armed …
States must address concerns raised by autonomous weapons
… and Red Crescent, which will take place in Geneva in December. After six years of …
ICRC statement on reports of attack in Olenivka
… 29-07-2022 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of … organization, its mandate stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It is based in Geneva, …
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Management of the Dead under Islamic Law - Article
… of the Red Cross, 19 Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland Forensic Unit, … of the Red Cross, 19 Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland A R T I C L E I N F O … practice and an obligation under the Geneva conventions [11–16]. In parallel, it is one of …
ICRC President arrives in the West Bank
… 15-12-2023 Geneva (ICRC) - Mirjana Spoljaric, the … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
ICRC Director-General in Ukraine: Concern over nuclear plant situation and access to prisoners of war
… commitment and our mandate under the Geneva Conventions. It has now been one month since … Russia have legal obligations under the 3rd Geneva Convention to facilitate this essential …
Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace
… the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which is at the core of … Switzerland's key role as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions, stressing that IHL remains …
ICRC calls on States to ensure counter terrorism measure do not negatively impact humanitarian action
… –all humanitarian activities mandated by the Geneva Conventions and IHL. When humanitarian … also reflect Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions,which requires States bound …
Millions of people enduring conflict need tradition of humanitarian multilateralism to continue
… Next year we mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. The humanitarian rules in … of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva next year. …
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