Protecting people in armed conflict

Find out more about the Geneva Conventions, the protective power of our emblem, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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International humanitarian law

Learn how international humanitarian law restricts methods of warfare, and protects people impacted by armed conflict.

Read more about laws of war
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Geneva Conventions

Our work to protect people caught up in war is based on the Geneva Conventions.

About the Geneva Conventions
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The international Movement

We don’t work alone. We’re part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network.

Find out about the International Movement
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The emblem

The emblem of a red cross on a white background is the visible sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions.

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What we stand for

We champion seven fundamental principles which help people to trust us.

Find out about our fundamental principles