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Frequently asked questions on ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories

… that triggered the application of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, the Palestinian territory … (Hague Regulations of 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949). The application of …

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Debunking harmful narratives about our work in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

… around the world, in line with the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. Such a document in …

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ICRC launches 2024-2027 institutional strategy

… 19-12-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – At a time of increasing … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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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 …

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ICRC president arrives in Israel

… 14-12-2023 Geneva (ICRC) - Mirjana Spoljaric, the … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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The Geneva Conventions insist: Every human life is equally worth protection

… First both the letter and the spirit of the Geneva Conventions must be faithfully implemented. … for how wars are fought in the future. The Geneva Conventions insist: every human life is …

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China: Regional seminar held to empower military's operational legal advisors

… marks the 75th anniversary of the four 1949 Geneva Conventions, and 120th anniversary of the …

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Over twenty armed forces legal advisors, uniformed military operational commanders and staff officers, research fellows and humanitarian representatives from 16 countries attended the Asia-Pacific Operational Legal Advisors Seminar in Beijing.

Information notice on the processing of personal data by the ICRC's resource mobilization division

… The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional … Red Cross (ICRC)  19 avenue de la Paix  1202 Geneva Switzerland  +41 (0)22 730 21 71  …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA23/00104 - 3-year Frame Agreement – Geodesic Family Tent

… is extended to: January 05, 2024 at 14:00 (Geneva time). Should you have any questions … THE RED CROSS 19, avenue de la Paix CH-1202 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 27 20 … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. Within the above mandates and …

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IHL seeks to limit the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts

… to both respect and ensure respect for the Geneva Conventions. Thirdly, understand the limits of …

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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.