Geneva Declaration

A general term that encompasses all iterations (1948, 1968, 1984, 1994, 2005, 2006) of the Declaration of Geneva, which is essentially a modern restatement of the Hippocratic Oath.

Declaration of Geneva
At the time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession:
• I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity;
• I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude that is their due;
• I will practise my profession with conscience and dignity;
• The health of my patient will be my first consideration;
• I will respect the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;
• I will maintain by all the means in my power the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession;
• My colleagues will be my sisters and brothers;
• I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing, or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;
• I will maintain the utmost respect for human life;
• I will not use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;
• I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor.

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There is no military solution to the Syrian crisis, but rather a political solution that takes into consideration the aspirations of the Syrian people in all its components and retains Syria's security, sovereignty and territorial integrity based on UNSC Resolution 2254 and the Geneva Declaration of 2012, he stated.

Kuwait presents draft UNSC resolution calling for truce in Syria's Idlib

We stress the importance of reaching a political solution to the Syrian crisis that ensures Syria's security, unity and sovereignty, and the prevention of foreign interference, in accordance with the Geneva Declaration 1 and Security Council resolution No.

Arab Summit starts 30th session in Tunisia 2 Tunis

"We reaffirm our absolute rejection of any measures that encroach upon Syrian sovereignty over the Golan, and we stress the importance of reaching a political solution to the Syrian crisis that will guarantee Syria's security, unity and sovereignty and prevent foreign intervention in accordance with the Geneva Declaration and Security Council resolution 2254."

King Salman: We reject move to undermine Syrian sovereignty of Golan Heights

He said this is a prerequisite for reaching a political solution in accordance with the Geneva Declaration 1 and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and for achieving a lasting and comprehensive peace in Syria.

'Human rights violations against Syrians escalate under impunity'

Aside from these, the bill also establishes a legal framework to the country's commitment to various international agreements such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and Convention on the Rights of the Child on protecting the young generation of Filipinos.

House OKs bill banning corporal punishment of children

Achieving accountability is also a prerequisite for reaching a political solution in accordance with the Geneva Declaration 1 and relevant Security Council resolutions for the achievement of a lasting and comprehensive peace in Syria.

Qatar calls for accountability and justice for Syria victims

The genesis of children's Day dates back to Geneva in 1925; 54 representatives from different countries gathered together in Geneva, Switzerland to convene the world conference for the wellbeing of children, during which 'Geneva Declaration protecting children' was passed.

Children's Day beyond mere celebration

Allawi stressed the need to resolve the Syrian crisis according to the Geneva Declaration - 1 - and serves the unity of Syria and the safety of its people and achieve what its people aspires.

Allawi Discusses With The Russian Ambassador Developments In Iraq And The Region

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that the UAE believes that the political solution is the key to addressing the Syrian crisis and ending the violence and suffering of the Syrian people based on relevant resolutions of international legitimacy, in particular the Security Council resolution 2254 and Geneva Declaration 1

UAE condemns use of chemical weapons against Syrian civilians

Al-Othaimeen confirmed the OIC's position endorsed by the resolutions of the Islamic Summit and ministerial meetings in support of a political solution to the Syrian crisis in the context of the Geneva Declaration I and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including 2254 of 2015 and 2401 of 2018.

Eastern Ghouta chemical attack condemned