ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Urgent help needed in the Middle East The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating, with the recent escalation of violence affecting countless lives in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and beyond.
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 …
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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.
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Frequently asked questions on the rules of war | ICRC
Even wars have rules. What does that mean? It means: You do not attack civilians. You limit as much as you can the impact of your warfare on women and children, as well as on other civilians.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Prisoners of war: What you need to know | ICRC
For most of human history, in times of armed conflict, fighters falling into the hands of their enemy have been taken captive. In international armed conflict, such persons are known as prisoners …