Introduction to Geneva Conventions, ICRC and IFRC

War of Solferino

Committee of Five

First Geneva Convention, 1864

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

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

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

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)

The International Family

ICRC

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

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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…

The Seven Principles Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality