The Republic of Moldova and the ICRC sign Headquarters Agreement
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Show your support for the people of Afghanistan – and ICRC work around the world
… this mandate on the ICRC in the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional …
Civil defence
… general, it is Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, adopted in 1977, that makes …
Webinar: Counter-terrorism, sanctions and humanitarian access in COVID-19 era
… Armed Conflict On The 70th Anniversary Of The Geneva Conventions , Chapter on "Terrorism, …
Egypt: Round table on international humanitarian law and sharia
… whose mandate is enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, has worked for 150 years to …
The use of explosive weapons in populated areas
… the University of Kent. Eric Steinmyller, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian … manager in a shipping company based in Geneva. During his 30-year career as a captain …
UAE: The ICRC Signs Headquarters Agreement with the UAE Government
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
Detainees’ contacts with families are Israel's obligation under IHL
… for their families. According to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, Palestinians are …
ICRC launches largest-ever budget appeal to address growing humanitarian needs in conflict zones
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross … by contributions from States party to the Geneva Conventions, supranational …
Philippines: ICRC operational update (July 2020)
… Red Cross Red Crescent Conference, held in Geneva in December 2019, which encouraged … launch of its Updated Commentary to 3rd Geneva Convention (covering protection of … guidance on the implementation of the Conventions. The event was attended by …
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