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Protecting people in armed conflict

What is international humanitarian law?

British Red Cross delegate visiting war wounded people in Chad

Even in a war, there are rules. Find out about how they protect people during conflicts.

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The Geneva Conventions

Soldiers reading about international humanitarian law

The Geneva Conventions set out how soldiers and civilians should be treated in wartime.

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Improving understanding between the military and NGOs

A Red Cross delegate talks to someone from the military in Afghanistan

We chair a forum to improve and strengthen communications between non-governmental aid organisations (NGOs) and the British armed forces.

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News about conflict

A British Red Cross worker abducted and killed in Pakistan in 2012 has been awarded the Florence Nightingale medal.

The British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid to people in Mali.

The British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid to people in Mali.

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