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Red Cross Marks 75th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions with Call for Action 

HeadlineAug 13, 2024

The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for nations to respect the Geneva Conventions as the group marked the 75th anniversary of their signing Monday. The Geneva Conventions established international legal standards for humanitarian treatment and protection of civilians in war. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the ICRC, spoke Monday.

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger: “Where are the peacemakers? As I look at the destruction in Gaza, the relentless conflict in Ukraine and the suffering in Sudan and elsewhere, I think, 'Where are the leaders championing negotiations?' Seize every chance to deescalate. The faithful application of international humanitarian law can foster peace initiatives.”

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