International Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference in Geneva: for better compliance with international humanitarian law
Bern, 4.12.2015 - Migration and preventing and responding to violence are two of the main themes of the 32nd International Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference. Today, the Federal Council decided on Switzerland's participation in the conference and its mandate. Switzerland will work actively to ensure better compliance with international humanitarian law. The President of the Swiss Confederation, Simonetta Sommaruga, will head the Swiss delegation to the conference, which will take place from 8 to 10 December in Geneva.