About us
Vision
We were originally created out of concern for the dangers of anti-personnel mines that harm and kill civilians indiscriminately, including long after conflicts have ended. From that initial focus, our work of protecting civilians in armed conflicts broadened. Now, we envision a world in which every civilian is safe from the dangers of armed conflict because all parties to a conflict, including armed groups and de facto authorities (AGDAs), fully respect international humanitarian norms and principles.
Mission
Geneva Call works to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict by promoting respect among armed groups and de facto authorities for international humanitarian norms and principles. To achieve this, we engage with AGDAs to raise their awareness about international humanitarian norms and principles and encourage them to comply with these standards by signing Deeds of Commitment and implement tools to ensure compliance with humanitarian norms and principles.
Approach
Core values
Our values reflect those of a neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization that believes engaging with AGDAs is essential to influence the dialogue around humanitarian imperatives and civilian loss. Humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence, accountability, dedication and respect: these seven fundamental values underpin all of Geneva Call’s work.
Certification
Geneva Call was awarded the Zewo quality seal in December 2023. The Zewo Foundation is the Swiss certification body for charitable non-profit organizations that collect donations. This recognition reflects Geneva Call’s strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and effective governance. The Zewo quality seal serves as a trusted mark of integrity for donors, signalling that certified organizations meet rigorous standards. To obtain and maintain the seal, organizations must comply with 21 comprehensive criteria covering not only financial management, but also ethical conduct, organizational efficiency, and responsible use of funds.
