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televisionEgucigalpa – The Red Cross and the Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Conventions, which became the cornerstone of international humanitarian law to protect civilians and combatants themselves in armed conflicts around the world.
To mark the event, the Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Antonio García, head of the ICRC delegation Guerra Sehniachivili and Honduran President José Juan Castro, who is also a member of the Red Cross.
Diana Oviedo, head of the International Federation of the Red Cross’s Central American team, and Romina Morello, the ICRC’s legal adviser for the Americas, participated as speakers.
Since 1999, the number of active armed conflicts in the world has increased from 20 to 120 currently, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross, with the international humanitarian organization noting that despite numerous resolutions, civilians continue to be attacked, displaced and killed.
“Respect for international humanitarian law can alleviate suffering in conflict,” said the president of the Honduran Red Cross. “The Geneva Conventions remind us that humanity must always prevail, especially in armed conflict, and while the safety of civilians is paramount, we must not forget humanitarian workers, who are civilians helping civilians and whose protection is also essential.”
“The protective role of international humanitarian law every day and our ability to do our job depends on its effectiveness, of which neutrality and impartiality are fundamental principles that allow us to make commitments and build trust among the parties,” said the head of the ICRC’s special mission in Honduras. (PD).
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