ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence and is actively working to address the humanitarian consequences. We provide essential support to those in need, including medical care, food, water, and vital household items. Your donation can help us scale up our efforts to protect lives ...
The Geneva Conventions and their Commentaries | ICRC
The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are international treaties that contain the most important rules limiting the barbarity of war. They protect people who do not take part in the fighting (civilians, medics, aid workers) and those who can no longer fight (wounded, sick and shipwrecked troops, prisoners of war). The rules ...
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | ICRC
About the Movement. 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. The Movement consists of the ICRC, 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red ...
Frequently asked questions on the rules of war | ICRC
International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who do not, or no longer, take part in the fighting (including civilians, medics, aid workers, wounded, sick and shipwrecked troops, prisoners of war or other detainees), and imposes limits on ...
Jus ad bellum and jus in bello | ICRC
International humanitarian law (IHL), or jus in bello, is the law that governs the way in which warfare is conducted.IHL is purely humanitarian, seeking to limit the suffering caused. It is independent from questions concerning the justification or reasons for war or its prevention, which are covered by jus ad bellum.. The clear distinction between jus in bello and jus ad bellum is ...
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS. International Committee of the Red Cross 19, avenue de la Paix 1202 Geneva, Switzerland. T +41 22 734 60 01 F +41 22 733 20 57 E-mail: [email protected] www.icrc.org ICRC, December 2014. Front cover: Boris Heger/ICRC.
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.
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Our history | ICRC
The history that informs our work. Our story is the story of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the birth of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Since 1863, the ICRC’s sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. We do so through direct action around the ...
UKRAINE: THE CRISIS CONTINUES - International Committee of …
UKRAINE: THE CRISIS CONTINUES. People in Ukraine still face fear and uncertainty today. The international armed conflict is causing indescribable loss and suffering for civilians. Since February 2022, thousands of people have died and been injured, millions have fled their homes and vital infrastructures have been heavily damaged or destroyed ...