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Introduction to Geneva Conventions, ICRC and IFRC

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1 Introduction to Geneva Conventions, ICRC and IFRC

2 War of Solferino

3 Committee of Five

4 First Geneva Convention, 1864

5 First Geneva Conventions 1864
Care for the wounded and sick on the battle field irregardless of Nationality Protects medical personnel Hospitals Ambulances medical equipment

6 2nd Geneva Convention 1906 Extends the protection of the 1st Convention Sick or wounded at sea Navy and shipwrecked

7 3rd Geneva Convention 1929 Treatments of POWs Food Clothing Shelter
Medical care Rights of prisoner

8 4th Geneva Convention 1949 Protects Civilian
No detention or deportation No hostages Protocol I (International) Prohibits attack on specific civilian resources Protocol II (Non International)

9 The International Family

10 ICRC

11 ICRC Started as Committee of Five, 1863 Roles
Promoter of Geneva Convention Neutral institution Right of initiative Guardian of Principles Protect the wounded, POWs and internees Feed, clothe and house prisoners and internees

12 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

13 IFRC Founded on 5th May 1919 Role USA, France, UK, Italy and Japan
Liaison and co-ordination between NS Promote and establish NS Organise and co-ordinate relief effort Etc…

14 The Seven Principles Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence
Voluntary Service Unity Universality


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