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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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Azerbaijan: The inspiring journey of Sevda and her family rebuilding their lives

… international humanitarian law. Guided by the Geneva Conventions, which mark their 75th anniversary …

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Rasul and his brothers spending time together

Hong Kong: Asia-Pacific regional Moot Court puts Humanitarian Law in action

… the 1977 Additional Protocols I and II to the Geneva Conventions. To celebrate that, a key note …

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Young Humanitarian Writers Competition launched to spread power of humanity

… Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Geneva Conventions, the main body of IHL. The …

News release

Thailand: 2014 highlights from the region

… to discover - including the full text of the Geneva Conventions and other useful links to our main Geneva-based resources. Readers can also enjoy …

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ICRC, China work toward preserving humanity in war

… states that are party or signatory to the Geneva Convention in order to assist them in …

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CGTN interview with ICRC Vice President

Role of prevention in the promotion and protection of human rights

… obligations incumbent on all parties to the Geneva Conventions and other relevant treaties to …

Statement

2019 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts

… armed conflict on the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions The Challenges Report provides an … CONFLICT ON THE 70 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE …

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Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024

… In line with our mandate under the Geneva Conventions, we continued our work on behalf … In line with our mandate under the Geneva Conventions, we continued our work on …

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On-site visits in the frame of the Missing Conference emphasize our collaborative efforts in humanitarian identification and exhumation with the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons of the Azerbaijan Republic.

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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