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