167 countries are party to Additional Protocol I and 163 to Additional Protocol II.

194 countries have ratified the Geneva Conventions, making it a treaty universally embraced.

It is important to ensure that the Protocols attain the same universality as that achieved
by the Geneva Conventions.

Statements made and opinions expressed in these short films are those of the people interviewed and not necessarily those of the ICRC.
Images: ICRC (Nadège images, ICRC and Médecins Sans Frontières.)

A child reunited with his family ending five years of separation. (VIDEO)

A rape victim copes with the traumatic consequences. (VIDEO)

A young shepherd begins rehabilitation after stepping on a landmine. (VIDEO)

A boy shot while playing football in the street. (VIDEO)

A first-aid volunteer describes working under fire. (VIDEO)

An army corporal committed to respecting the rules of war. (VIDEO)