Reference :
V-P-MM-E-00583
Date :
01/12/2024
Caption :
Yangon. The ICRC is organizing an exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. The exhibition features photos and videos tracing the history and evolution of international humanitarian law (IHL), highlighting its role in protecting human dignity and alleviating suffering in armed conflicts around the world.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
“Myanmar: 75th anniversary exhibition of the Geneva Conventions focuses on States’ obligation to reduce suffering during armed conflict
To mark the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions, the ICRC in Myanmar, together with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Embassy of Italy in Yangon, organized an exhibition at the end of November to trace the historical and thematic development of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the world.
The photo exhibition took place at The Eravati, one of Yangon’s iconic downtown hotels. Visitors found 32 photographs with explanations of the Geneva Conventions and a description of the events portrayed. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the importance and relevance of international humanitarian law around the world, focusing on the obligations of States to ensure compliance in order to fulfil its protective purpose for civilians and those no longer participating in hostilities.
On this special page you will find
• The photo book containing a collection of the 32 photographs in the exhibition, each accompanied by a caption and the location where it was taken. These powerful images reflect the profound human suffering caused by armed conflict around the world and highlight the fundamental importance of the Geneva Conventions in five areas: humanitarian assistance, detention, missing persons, the protection of health care in armed conflict and the role of the ICRC as a neutral mediator.
• The video, recorded by scholars from different parts of the world, highlights the relevance of IHL in conflicts around the world and the vital role that States agreed to play when they signed the Conventions: to promote compliance with IHL worldwide.
Adopted on 12 August 1949 and now universally ratified, the Geneva Conventions represent a universal recognition that war needs rules to limit its devastating impact on humanity. The Geneva Conventions form the core of international humanitarian law (IHL), which protects people who are not or are no longer taking part in hostilities by regulating the conduct of armed conflict and placing restrictions on the means and methods of warfare in order to preserve a measure of humanity in armed conflict, save lives and reduce suffering.”
ICRC website, article 30-12-2024
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
6000x4000
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
