International Humanitarian Law Bibliography
The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Bibliography lists references to publications in English and French on international humanitarian law. The bibliography is based on books and other material in …
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TRAK transformation (2020-2022)
… only being based on cost-savings, the loss of jobs and the foreseen changes not reflecting …
Ethiopia Bulletin, January - December 2023
… workers with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively, the ICRC helps to improve …
Georgia: Relief and grief surge as remains of loved one are handed over after 30 years
… breadwinner. "Sometimes I took up temporary jobs like cleaning to make sure there was …
Nigeria: After six years, three siblings find their way home
Despite a long journey and ongoing armed conflict, Kaltum and her siblings were able to stick together and work alongside Nigerian Red Cross volunteers to find their way back to the family they’d …
Russia-Ukraine: Overview of the ICRC’s response two years after the escalation of the armed conflict
As we mark two years since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict, people affected by ongoing hostilities share stories of resilience, despite the profound impact on their lives, …
Afghanistan: Families struck by tragedy find financial stability and hope through microeconomic initiatives
Life-disrupting injuries because of unexploded ordnance, death of a loved one, financial strain, psychological trauma and fear of the future – Sayed Reza, Muzhda Ahmadi and Abdullah Amiri have …
As conflict drags on, daily routine helps Sudanese women escape horrors of war
… work at construction sites or doing other jobs, that were traditionally reserved to men. …
The inspiring journey of Chawan: From disability to inclusion
On this Women’s Day, we bring to you the story of Chawan Muhammed, a 33-year-old from Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. She serves as an inspiration to her peers as she continues to support her …
Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures 2023
In 2023, Myanmar witnessed a surge in armed conflicts and the profound impact of Cyclone Mocha, intensifying the humanitarian needs across the country. The deteriorating security situation in …
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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.
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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.
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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.