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.
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.
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 …
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
2 days ago · URGENT: ISRAEL-GAZA EMERGENCY APPEAL The ICRC continues to do everything within our power to support people affected by the conflict, including trying all …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
What is international humanitarian law? | International Committee …
Jul 5, 2022 · 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 are not, or are no longer, …
Geneva Conventions and the law | ICRC
The Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are international treaties that contain the most important rules limiting the barbarity of war.