Basic Rules of International Humanitarian Law (ICRC, 26 p.): Back Cover

Basic Rules of International Humanitarian Law (ICRC, 26 p.)

		(introduction...)
		Foreword
		Introduction
		Components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
		Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
		The distinctive emblem and its value
		Fundamental Rules of International Humanitarian Law applicable in Armed Conflicts
		Some Rules of International Humanitarian Law applicable for First Aiders
		Medical Personnel
		Some examples of tasks in which First Aiders could be involved during a conflict
		Conclusion
		Bibliography
		Back Cover

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	Historical Background of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
1859	Solferino - Henry Dunant	1859
1863	International Committee for the relief of military wounded Dr. L. Appia - Gen. G.H. Dufour - H. Dunant - Dr. T. Maunoir - G. Moynier as from 1876 International Committee at the Red Cross (ICRC)	1863
	Geneva International Conference Establishment of national committees for the relief of military wounded
1864	Geneva Convention (for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded in armies in the field)	1864
1867	1st International Conference of file Red Cross (9 Governments, 16 National Committees, ICRC)	1867
1899	Adaptation to maritime warfare of the principles of the Geneva Convention of 1864 (Convention No. III of The Hague)	1899
1906	Revision and development of the Geneva Convention of 1864	1906
1907	Adaptation to maritime warfare of the principles of the Geneva Convention of 1906 (Convention No. X of The Hague)	1907
1919	League of Red Cross Societies as from 1983: League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as from 1991: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies	1919
1928	Statutes of the International Red Cross (revised in 1952 and 1986)	1928
1929	Geneva Conventions Revision and development of the Geneva Convention of 1906 for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field Official recognition of the emblem of the red crescent (first used in 1876) Adoption of the Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war	1929
1949	Geneva Conventions - for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field (revision and development of the Geneva Convention of 1929): Convention I - for the amelioration of the condition of wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea (revision and development of the Xth Convention of The Hague of 1907): Convention II - relative to the treatment of prisoners of war (revision and development of the Geneva Convention of 1929): Convention III - relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war: Convention IV	1949
1965	Proclamation of the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality	1965
1977	Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 Protection of victims of international armed conflicts: Protocol I Protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts: Protocol II	1977
1986	Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement	1986

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies form, with the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

A humanitarian institution, the ICRC is the founding body of the Red Cross. As a neutral intermediary in armed conflicts and disturbances, it attempts, either on its own initiative or basing its action on the Geneva Conventions, to provide protection and assistance to the victims of international and civil wars and of internal disturbances and tension, in this way making its contribution to peace in the world.

The Federation's function is to contribute to the development of the humanitarian activities of National Societies, to co-ordinate their relief operations for victims of natural disasters, to care for refugees outside areas of conflict and, in so doing, to promote peace in the world.