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September 15, 2009 On September 16, 2009, an international conference “60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Geneva Conventions": reaffirming commitment to the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and their development." The event was organized by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Belarus with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The conference marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the 1949 Geneva Conventions for the Protection of Victims of War, which form the foundation of international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions contain the most important legal norms limiting atrocities during armed conflicts and ensure the protection of civilians.
"Unfortunately, armed conflicts over the past sixty years have proven that the existing norms of international humanitarian law remain relevant. The main challenge remains ensuring stricter compliance," emphasized François Bellon, head of the regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine.
He noted that the Republic of Belarus stands out among other CIS countries for its greatest activity in the application of international humanitarian law at the national level. The initiative to hold the Conference confirms the authorities' interest in this issue.
The Conference will be attended by representatives of government agencies, organizations, and academic circles from the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine. The opening of the Center for International Humanitarian Law at the International Institute of Labor and Social Relations in Minsk coincides with the Conference.
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