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Joint statement by the Republic of South Africa and the ICRC on International Humanitarian Law

… year 2019, marks the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions – the central instrument of … The seminar was held on the theme of the Geneva Conventions joining the international …

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ICRC statement on women, peace and security

… the obligations applicable to them under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional …

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Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific

… year also marks the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Universally ratified, the Geneva Conventions represent the bedrock of …

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IHL course for humanitarian practitioners and policy-makers in Geneva – 21-24 October 2019

… edition.   Switzerland ICRC Headquarter, Geneva 17 avenue de la paix, 1202 Geneva

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Rules of IHL are not just suggestions: Senior minister of state

… This year marks 70 years since the four Geneva Conventions were universally adopted by States … to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Credit: Singapore Red …

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Military needs can never justify using inhumane or indiscriminate weapons

… and Africa, the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions has been a forceful reminder that … decisions. The 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions also reminds us that IHL …

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Universal jurisdiction is key to ensuring serious violations of IHL are prevented, investigated, or repressed

… 70th anniversary of the adoption of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, which each include "grave … and, if appropriate, repressed. The 1949 Geneva Conventions provide for the obligation …

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Children, no matter their association, are entitled to rights and protections as children

… year, we mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the 30th anniversary of the …

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Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law

… organizations by the State parties to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their 1977 Additional …

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We witness unacceptable levels of civilian harm in urban conflicts

… 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. The Conventions embody a basic principle: war must …

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