ICRC Annual Report 2023 | International Committee of the Red Cross
We registered 40,000 new tracing requests from people searching for missing loved ones – the highest annual figure in 20 years. This came on top of hundreds of thousands of open cases from previous years.
Our Fundamental Principles | ICRC
We promote humanitarian values and principles through our advocacy and awareness-raising efforts. We work to raise awareness about the impact of armed conflicts on civilians, advocate for the rights and protection of vulnerable people, and foster respect for international humanitarian law among states, armed groups and other relevant actors.
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Who we are | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which also comprises 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Dec 13, 2024 · Syria: Urgent help needed For more than a decade, Syria has endured relentless conflict, leaving millions of people in despair. The ICRC, in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, supports the most vulnerable people and works to enable better access to food and medical services.
The Geneva Conventions and their Commentaries | ICRC
The rules of war in a nutshell People have always used violence to settle disputes, and all cultures through the ages have believed that there have to be limits on that violence if we are to prevent wars from descending into barbarity.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | ICRC
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network of 80 million people that helps those facing disaster, conflict, and health and social challenges.
Protected persons: Prisoners of war and detainees | ICRC
The Third Geneva Convention provides a wide range of protections for prisoners of war. It defines their rights and sets down detailed rules for their treatment and eventual release.
Our mandate and mission | ICRC
We promote humanitarian values and principles through our advocacy and awareness-raising efforts. We work to raise awareness about the impact of armed conflicts on civilians, advocate for the rights and protection of vulnerable people, and foster respect for international humanitarian law among states, armed groups and other relevant actors.
How is "Armed Conflict" defined in IHL? | ICRC
Apr 16, 2024 · The ICRC published an Opinion Paper in 2008 on the topic, which outlines how the notion of armed conflict has been interpreted in jurisprudence and doctrine since the drafting of the Geneva Conventions.. The 2024 Opinion Paper explains the ICRC's approach in legally classifying contemporary armed conflicts. It makes the ICRC's methodology for classification accessible and transparent for all ...