Strengthening International Humanitarian Law at the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

Local news, 09.12.2019

Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis pleaded for the reinforcement of international humanitarian law on the occasion of the opening of the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent to be held from 9 to 12 December in Geneva. In his speech, Mr. Cassis emphasized on the importance of the work of the more than 17 million volunteers who are and make the movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

December 2019
Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis with Mr Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC (left), Mr Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (right) and Mr George Weber , President of the Standing Commission of the Red Cross and Red Crescent © FDFA

Statement of Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis (FR)

Press release (FR)