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≈ ICDO ≈
est. 1931
Looking back over the past 85 years of ICDO history, we have reason to
be proud yet a lot remains to be done.
The 21st century has not become safer, rather it has definitely become
much more difficult and dangerous. New risks, challenges and threats
to sustainable development are increasingly diverse…the world is
shaken by economic crises and conflicts, natural and man-made
disasters, climate change and ecological catastrophes. In light of our
close interdependence, problems of one country or region inevitably
take on global dimensions.
Today the ICDO, with the support of its Member States, has the ability to
provide effective support for the improvement and strengthening
of national civil defence organizations and other emergency services.
The ICDO will retain its firm resolve during the course of this decade to
support its Member States and the global community in their efforts to
overcome natural and man-made disasters.
The road ahead will not be easy. We face many challenges in the field
of civil protection but I have no doubt that, united, we will surmount the
difficulties and make our planet a better place in which to live.ICDO
P e r m a n e n t S e c r e t a r i a t
Geneva, Switzerland
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As stated in the Preamble
of its 1972 Constitution,
the ICDO was created with :
“a view to intensifying and coordinating on a worldwide
scale the development and improvement of organizations,
means and techniques for preventing and reducing the
consequences of natural disasters in peacetime or of the
use of weapons in time of conflict”.
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SIGNIFICANT DATES IN ICDO HISTORY
28.05.1931 The "Lieu de Genève" Association is established in Paris.
New Statutes are adopted. The Association is renamed
24.06.1937 "International Association of Geneva Zones" and its official
headquarters are transferred to Geneva.
Conversion into the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO)
10.01.1958
(non-governmental).
Adoption of the Constitution of the ICDO as an intergovernmental
17.10.1966
organization.
01.03.1972 Entry into force of the ICDO Constitution.
Adoption of the "Protocol Additional I to the Geneva Conventions of
08.06.1977
12 August 1949". Article 61 provides the definition of "civil defence".
01.03.1991 Celebration of the first World Civil Defence Day.
04.10.2002 Official establishment of the International Order of Civil Defence.
The International Monitoring and Coordination Centre (IMCC)
15.06.2015
opens at ICDO Headquarters in Geneva.
14.12.2015 The ICDO obtains Observer status with the UN General Assembly.
“…The idea of the ‘Geneva Zone’ occurred to me in Soissons during the winter
of 1914 – 1915 and it was confirmed in my mind in 1918 when I saw part of
the population of the Somme fleeing under fire.”
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1931
The Association “Lieu de Genève” (“Geneva Zone” Association) is established in Paris by
the French Surgeon-General Georges Saint-Paul. Its aim is to create neutralized zones
or open towns in which some categories of the civilian population (women, children, the
sick and the elderly) can seek refuge during wartime. It also aims to protect historical
monuments and cultural assets.
1935
The "Association ‘Le Lieu de Genève’ ", is recognized on 8 June 1935 by the French Chamber
of Deputies.
1937
The organization is transferred to Geneva and renamed "Association internationale des
Lieux de Genève" (" International Association of Geneva Zones, for the protection of
civilian populations in times of armed conflicts" ).
Henri GEORGE
1937-1951
1954 1st International Congress of the Association of Geneva Zones, Berlin (21-23 June).
1957 2nd International Conference of the Geneva Zones, Florence (10-13 January).
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The International Association of Geneva Zones is reconstituted as the International Civil
1958
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Defence Organization (ICDO) and is given new statutes as a non-governmental
organization. It is given the responsibility of establishing liaison between national civil
defence organizations, undertaking and promoting studies and research on population
protection matters and facilitating the exchange of experience and the coordination of
efforts in the area of disaster prevention, preparedness and intervention.
Milan BODI
1951-1986
The Executive Committee of ICDO creates the International Centre of Radioactive Alert
1958 in Geneva to promote and coordinate the international system of radioactive alert for
the benefit of civil defence.
3rd International Civil Defence Conference, Geneva (12-16 May). Theme: "Prevention
of and protection against radioactivity".
4th International Civil Defence Conference, Montreux (7-17 October). Theme :
1961 "Cooperating among all organizations all over the world".
5th International Civil Defence Conference, Geneva (27 May-19 June). Theme: "Rescue
1963
work in case of disaster and war".
Following the 2nd International Conference on Radiological Protection in Monaco, the
1966
representatives of the Member States of the ICDO, at its Constituent Assembly, adopt
the text of the present Constitution.
1972
The Constitution enters into force on 1 March 1972. It attributes the status of
intergovernmental organization to the ICDO (United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 985)..
6th World Civil Defence Conference, Geneva (22-29 February). Theme: "Disaster
preparedness and mutual aid".
1974 7th World Civil Defence Conference, Caracas (13-16 February). Theme: "Problems of
intervention and interregional assistance".
On 10 March, a Headquarters Agreement is signed between the Swiss Federal Council
1976
and the ICDO to govern the legal status of the Organization in Switzerland.
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1977 The Diplomatic Conference which takes place in Geneva on 8 June adopts the "Protocol
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949" (Protocol I). Its article 61
provides the definition of the term "Civil Defence" which should be understood to
encompass all humanitarian tasks intended to protect the civilian population against the
dangers of hostilities or disasters and to help it to recover from the immediate effects of
hostilities or disasters and also to provide the conditions necessary for its survival.
8th World Civil Defence Conference, Tunis (18-23 May). Theme: "Organization of a
national civil defence system".
1980 9th World Civil Defence Conference, Rabat (5-11 November). Theme: "Concerted and
coordinated actions in the fields of prevention, disaster preparedness and intervention".
— to consider that the very concept as well as the definition of 'Civil Defence' […] should
be understood to encompass all humanitarian activities related to protecting the
population, their property and environment against accidents and disasters of all kinds".
The 26th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in its resolution
1995
2A (j) invites States party to Additional Protocol I to implement and disseminate the
rules of the Protocol with regard to civil defence and recommends that the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in collaboration with the International Civil Defence
Organization, encourage international cooperation in this field and the inclusion of this
question in international meetings on international humanitarian law.
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Adoption by the ICDO of the distinctive international sign of civil defence
1998
(an equilateral blue triangle on an orange background) as stated in the Protocol
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 (Protocol I).
1999
Tunis Declaration adopted by the International Conference in Tunis (14-16 September):
"Voluntary service within civil defence: an act of solidarity and citizenship".
1st International Conference for the Follow-up of the Framework Convention on Civil
Defence Assistance of 22 May 2000, in Geneva (3 October 2002).
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Gabala Declaration adopted by the 13th International Conference on Civil Defence and
2013
Civil Protection, Gabala, 12-13 March): "Civil Defence and Preparation of Civil Societies
for Disaster Risk Prevention".
Doha Declaration to strengthen coordination between civil defence and search and
rescue teams to respond to crises and disasters, adopted by the 4 th International Civil
Defence Conference and Exhibition, Doha (11-13 November).
Declaration of the 1st African Meeting of Directors-General and Directors of Civil
Protection, Ouagadougou (3-4 December).
2014
Adoption of the ICDO Strategic Development Programme for the Decade 2015-2025.
Creation of an e-learning training centre using the ICDO e-learning platform in the
National School for Civil Protection (Ecole Nationale de Protection Civile ), in Tunisia.
2015 Establishment of the International Monitoring and Coordination Centre (IMCC) at ICDO
headquarters in Geneva.
The ICDO obtains Observer status with the United Nations on 14 December 2015.
2016 Establishment of the 1st ICDO Emergency Relief Warehouses in Kyrgyzstan and Togo.
Adoption of ICDO regulations for the Honour Roll of Donors, Goodwill Ambassadors,
Member of Honour Board and Memory Book for Victims of Duty.
Adoption of the ICDO anthem and official protocol ceremonies.
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22nd General Assembly, Bishkek 2016
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21st General Assembly, Geneva 2014
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the ICDO.
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STRENGTHENING
CIVIL DEFENCE & CIVIL PROTECTION
Training programmes:
Seminars, workshops, field exercises
E-Learning
Development programmes:
Humanitarian assistance
Capacity-building
Technical assistance
International Cooperation:
Joint activities with international and regional organizations
Conferences, exhibitions, missions
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The ICDO educational and training programme in the field of civil defence
and civil protection covers all aspects of prevention, response and
rehabilitation with respect to natural and man-made disasters.
Training is targeted for the following interest groups: senior civil defence staff,
junior professionals, trainers of trainers, government officials and other decision-
makers, public information officers, volunteers, youth and the general public.
Topics are chosen by the ICDO within the framework of the Organization’s
annual programme and cover a broad range of subjects, from technical skills
(such as firefighting and underwater or mountain rescue), to the use of new
technologies, team-building, disaster medicine and psychological training.
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TRAINING WORLDWIDE
The ICDO Regional Training Centres, partner academies and specialized institutes
are accredited by the Executive Council and General Assembly.
Their role is to promote the professional
ICDO Regional Training Centres in: development of civil defence/civil
Egypt, Cameroon, Pakistan, Jordan, protection personnel at the national,
Senegal, Tunisia, Burkina Faso,
regional and international levels; to
Russian Federation, Algeria
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promote the exchange of experience
and information in the field of civil
defence and civil protection .
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ICDO DISTANCE-LEARNING PLATFORM
edu.icdo.org/
3-D Learning
Simulation Management
Software System
Training Multilingual
for Trainers Platform
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The aim of the ICDO Development Programme is to support and
strengthen the capacities of national civil defence, civil protection
and emergency management structures.
The ICDO Development Programme is supported in large part by its
Strategic Partner the EMERCOM of Russia, as well as by Switzerland and
other important Donors.
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COUNTRY HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Guinea Delivery of rescue vehicles & medical equipment to fight the Ebola virus
Liberia Delivery of medical equipment to fight the Ebola virus
COUNTRY CAPACITY-BUILDING
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Technical Assistance
In partnership with the Government of Switzerland, the ICDO operates a
technical assistance programme which enables the Organization to provide
specialized equipment and other vital material to help strengthen the
capabilities of national civil defence-civil protection structures of ICDO
Member and Non-Member States to protect their populations and the
environment from the effects of natural and manmade disasters.
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CONTAINERS
YEAR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
SENT
2017 Egypt, Burkina Faso, Mauritania & the RSHC in Niš, Serbia[ … ] 4 ...
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Since 2010, the ICDO has been playing an increasing role in the creation of
Humanitarian Centres (HCs) in ICDO Member States.
The purpose of the HCs is to support the efforts of civil defence structures
at the national and regional levels.
Emergency relief
Training courses for civil ,defence staff, local authorities and the public
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Since 2004, the ICDO has been
providing assessment and consulting
support for the national civil defence Burundi
services of its Member States.
Main Topics:
Gabon
Cameroon
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INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF CIVIL DEFENCE
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OTHER SPECIAL HONOURS
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MISSIONS, MEETINGS,
SEMINARS, CONFERENCES
& EXHIBITIONS
IFRC Delegation’s visit toGeneva
ICDO Secretariat, ICDO Headquarters
2015
Geneva, 2016 The ICDO organizes official
visits and missions and
participates in international
conferences and exhibitions
regrouping experts in civil
protection, civil defence and
emergency services, as well as
governments and other
specialized partners to
promote joint initiatives and
1st Meeting of BRICS Ministers for Disaster Management
international cooperation.
KAZPAS, Kazakstan
St. Petersburg, 2014
2016
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COOPERATION with the U.N. and OTHER
INTERNATIONAL and REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The ICDO participates actively in the work of the United Nations System
and numerous international and regional organizations in the field of
humanitarian action, crisis prevention and rehabilitation, as well as
preparedness of the population to face natural and man-made disasters.
Cooperation with
REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Annual celebration on the 1st of March to mark the entry into force
of the Constitution of the ICDO as an intergovernmental organization in 1972.
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OTHER PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES
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Promoting information technologies In the News
Publications
ICDO Manual
issued to date in Russian & Arabic.
English & French forthcoming..
International Geneva
projects
On Social Media
Declarations,
Statements,
Speeches,
Interviews
In the Press
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MAIN FUNCTIONS of the IMCC
6. Early warning.
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Use of modern technologies for the
transmission of information
IMCCIMCC Conference
Inauguration Room
- June 2015 IMCC Operations Room
Development of Geographical
Information Systems (GIS)
Increasing the role and authority of the ICDO, which should be the main
integral component of the national, regional and international communities for
effective protection of population and territories from all disasters.
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ICDO PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES:
BELARUS GHANA
National Crisis National Disaster
Management Centre Management Centre
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RUSSIA AZERBAIJAN
State Fire Academy of
Academy of the Ministry
EMERCOM of Russia -
of Emergency Situations of
Moscow
the Republic of Azerbaijan
Civil Protection Academy
of EMERCOM of Russia - SAUDI ARABIA
Moscow and the
Naif Arab University for
State Fire University of
Security Sciences
EMERCOM of Russia -
St. Petersburg Arabian Fire Safety
and Security Academy
BELARUS
Institute for Retraining ALGERIA
and Professional Development
National School of Civil
Protection
JORDAN
Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II QATAR
Academy of Civil Protection
Ras Laffan Emergency
& Safety College
TUNISIA
National School of Civil Protection CAMEROON
Civil protection staff training centre
SERBIA
Russian-Serbian ARMENIA
Humanitarian Center
Russian-Armenian Humanitarian Center
CUBA
Institute for training firefighters and rescuers Other ICDO Member States
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The ICDO Development Programme will continue to focus
on the creation and promotion of humanitarian centres and
emergency relief warehouses
SERBIA NICARAGUA
Russian- Nicaraguan
Serbian Humanitarian Humanitarian
Center Center
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* Development of a world network for education and training.
Development of guidelines for the creation of unified programmes for civil defence
* specialists.
* Organizing training for senior officials on the management of civil defence operations.
* Organizing training for trainers.
* Organizing training to improve public preparedness to face disasters.
* Development of training for disaster prevention in air, maritime and land environments.
* Organizing expert workshops for the exchange of best practices and experience.
* Development of relations with relevant educational institution and training centres.
Creation and deployment of mobile training groups as a new approach for the
* education and training of civil defence and emergency management specialists.
Creation of a database of specialized courses for mobile training groups and the
* e-learning platform.
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TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE
April 2016: Moscow
Representatives of 13 ICDO Member and
Observer States gathered at the Civil
Defence Academy of EMERCOM of Russia
for the 1st International Workshop of
Educational Institutions. The Delegates
adopted recommendations aimed at
enhancing the instruction and training of
civil defence / civil protection specialists.
A 2nd workshop will be held in 2017.
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ICDO/PI/7
January 2017
ISBN: 92-9154-409-1
This document is updated at the end of every year.