The ICRC engagement with armed groups: a humanitarian necessity
… stated explicitly in Common Article 3 to the Geneva Conventions. From a practical point of view, …
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The issue of the missing must be first and foremost humanitarian
… Agency – the neutral entity mandated by the Geneva Conventions. We know this figure is the tip of …
States must act responsibly at every step along the arms transfer chain
… which is enshrined in Article 1 common to the Geneva Conventions and in the principles of the Arms …
The ICRC Data Protection Commission
… Chair Me. Page studied at the Universities of Geneva and St. Gallen. He is currently a … also university lecturer at the University of Geneva as well as visiting scholar at the … As university lecturer at the University of Geneva, Me. Page teaches law and litigation in …
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
… Department of International Law and Policy in Geneva can provide guidance on implementing … in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
Colombia: ICRC calls for special agreements to be adopted as part of negotiations with armed groups
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
The importance of preserving a neutral humanitarian space for conflict affected populations
… it by all the States who are signatory of the Geneva Conventions. This role allows us to monitor, …
ICRC president to UN Security Council: Disrespect of health care a security issue
… In this, the 70th anniversary year of the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC is calling on all States …
7 issues that will shape the humanitarian agenda in 2018
… In addition to the States Parties to the Geneva Conventions, a new wave of social investors …
Protected persons: Women
… general protection is provided by the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional …
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