War’s long legacy: the continued importance of the Geneva Conventions 75 years later
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949. Against a backdrop of over 120 armed conflicts worldwide, this should prompt us not to celebrate, but to reflect: how were these now universally accepted humanitarian norms
In this post, ICRC Legal Adviser Ellen Policinski examines how the Geneva Conventions are interpreted and applied today, providing concrete examples from the ICRC’s updated Commentaries. She goes on to investigate the recurring critique that international humanitarian law (IHL) is somehow outdated, examining who benefits from the narrative that the Geneva Conventions and IHL more generally are not appropriate legal tools to govern armed conflicts today.
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As part of commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions this year, we are excited to announce the launch of a new blog series, "Emerging Voices in International Humanitarian Law, Policy, and Action." This initiative seeks to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront of humanitarian law and policy discussions. We invite young scholars, new professionals, and passionate voices from traditionally underrepresented regions
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