Cédric Cotter
@cedcotter.bsky.social
Researcher @ICRC Archives & Library, PhD, History of ICRC, First World War, Humanitarianism. Personal opinions.
A Memory of Solferino: The ‘Fiaccolata’ and a Brief Research Guide
New contribution on a great experience and the origins of a prominent book by my colleague @clarapalmisano.bsky.social
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New contribution on a great experience and the origins of a prominent book by my colleague @clarapalmisano.bsky.social
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A Memory of Solferino: The ‘Fiaccolata’ and a Brief Research Guide - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
A humanitarian torchlight procession in Solferino and a research guide to the archival and library materials about Solferino and its enduring humanitarian legacy.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
A Memory of Solferino: The ‘Fiaccolata’ and a Brief Research Guide
New contribution on a great experience and the origins of a prominent book by my colleague @clarapalmisano.bsky.social
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New contribution on a great experience and the origins of a prominent book by my colleague @clarapalmisano.bsky.social
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Cédric Cotter
Vue sur la vallée de Derborence, que mes ancêtres ont arpentée depuis des siècles, pour clore cette année 2025.
A toutes et tous, le meilleur pour 2026.
Vue sur la vallée de Derborence, que mes ancêtres ont arpentée depuis des siècles, pour clore cette année 2025.
A toutes et tous, le meilleur pour 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Vue sur la vallée de Derborence, que mes ancêtres ont arpentée depuis des siècles, pour clore cette année 2025.
A toutes et tous, le meilleur pour 2026.
Vue sur la vallée de Derborence, que mes ancêtres ont arpentée depuis des siècles, pour clore cette année 2025.
A toutes et tous, le meilleur pour 2026.
Les cartes postales de la Première Guerre mondiale : une initiative au service des familles. Une contribution de mon collègue Damian Gonzalez sur Cross-Files blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...
Les cartes postales de la Première Guerre mondiale : une initiative au service des familles - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
Au cours de la Première Guerre mondiale, le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR), par le biais de son Agence internationale des prisonniers de guerre (AIPG), s’attelle à faire éditer des cart...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Les cartes postales de la Première Guerre mondiale : une initiative au service des familles. Une contribution de mon collègue Damian Gonzalez sur Cross-Files blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...
Mi artículo sobre represalias durante la Primera Guerra Mundial y la reacción del CICR acaba de ser traducido al español. Está disponible en Cross-Files, el blog de Archivos y Biblioteca del CICR.
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Las represalias, otro campo de batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
Introducción Lejos de los estereotipos, la Primera Guerra Mundial no se limitó a las trincheras. La población civil, la economía, las ciudades, las ideas, la ciencia o, incluso, las normas que debían ...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Mi artículo sobre represalias durante la Primera Guerra Mundial y la reacción del CICR acaba de ser traducido al español. Está disponible en Cross-Files, el blog de Archivos y Biblioteca del CICR.
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Important notice: AI-generated archival references www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
Important notice: AI-generated archival references
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December 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Important notice: AI-generated archival references www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
One week left to apply
Call for paper on a fascinatig topic:
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
La neutralité engagée
Grâce à la dynamique lancée lors d’un atelier en 2024 sur l’institution humanitaire créée en 1915 par Alphonse XIII, le Bureau de la Guerre européenne, ce colloque permettra de réunir des initiativ...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
One week left to apply
Reposted by Cédric Cotter
Call for paper on a fascinatig topic:
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
La neutralité engagée
Grâce à la dynamique lancée lors d’un atelier en 2024 sur l’institution humanitaire créée en 1915 par Alphonse XIII, le Bureau de la Guerre européenne, ce colloque permettra de réunir des initiativ...
calenda.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Call for paper on a fascinatig topic:
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
The ICRC’s Advisory Service, a specialized team that helps States translate IHL into concrete national legislation, celebrates its 30th anniversary.
To mark this milestone, I had the opportunity to write a short article about its history.
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To mark this milestone, I had the opportunity to write a short article about its history.
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The ICRC Advisory Service: 30 years of expertise in strengthening the national implementation of IHL - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
In 2025, the ICRC’s Advisory Service celebrates its 30th anniversary[1]. For three decades, this specialized team has played a pivotal role in helping States translate IHL obligations into concrete na...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The ICRC’s Advisory Service, a specialized team that helps States translate IHL into concrete national legislation, celebrates its 30th anniversary.
To mark this milestone, I had the opportunity to write a short article about its history.
blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...
To mark this milestone, I had the opportunity to write a short article about its history.
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Reposted by Cédric Cotter
📅 Save the date: 20 November | Implementing IHL in Challenging Times
Marking 30 years of the ICRC’s Advisory Service on #IHL, this event reaffirms that even in challenging times, implementing IHL is both possible and essential.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
Marking 30 years of the ICRC’s Advisory Service on #IHL, this event reaffirms that even in challenging times, implementing IHL is both possible and essential.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
EVENT: Implementing IHL in Challenging Times: A Panel Discussion to Mark the 30th Anniversary of the ICRC’s Advisory Service on IHL
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November 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📅 Save the date: 20 November | Implementing IHL in Challenging Times
Marking 30 years of the ICRC’s Advisory Service on #IHL, this event reaffirms that even in challenging times, implementing IHL is both possible and essential.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
Marking 30 years of the ICRC’s Advisory Service on #IHL, this event reaffirms that even in challenging times, implementing IHL is both possible and essential.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: Books Selection
New blogpost on Cross-Files by my colleague Melissa Skander
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New blogpost on Cross-Files by my colleague Melissa Skander
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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: Books Selection - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
November 6th marks the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. For this occasion, we have put together a selection of books on this subject from...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: Books Selection
New blogpost on Cross-Files by my colleague Melissa Skander
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New blogpost on Cross-Files by my colleague Melissa Skander
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Histoires d’évasion de prisonniers de guerre – Episode 1 : Roger Bushell, le professionnel.
Super blogpost écrit par mes collègues Marie Allemann, Sonia Crenn et Charlotte Mohr, entre autres à partir des archives du CICR.
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Super blogpost écrit par mes collègues Marie Allemann, Sonia Crenn et Charlotte Mohr, entre autres à partir des archives du CICR.
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Histoires d'évasion de prisonniers de guerre - Episode 1 : Roger Bushell,le professionnel - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
Derrière les barbelés des camps de prisonniers de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, certains ont tenté l’impossible pour retrouver la liberté. Les Archives et la Bibliothèque du Comité international de la C...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Histoires d’évasion de prisonniers de guerre – Episode 1 : Roger Bushell, le professionnel.
Super blogpost écrit par mes collègues Marie Allemann, Sonia Crenn et Charlotte Mohr, entre autres à partir des archives du CICR.
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Super blogpost écrit par mes collègues Marie Allemann, Sonia Crenn et Charlotte Mohr, entre autres à partir des archives du CICR.
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Nouvelle publication sur Cross-Files, où je m’intéresse aux représailles pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Cas d’étude assez classique qui illustre bien les conséquences humanitaires néfastes de cette pratique et les cercles vicieux qu’elle génère.
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Les représailles, un autre champ de bataille de la Première Guerre mondiale - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
Cet article présente certaines représailles pendant la Première Guerre mondial. Il s’intéresse ensuite à l’action du Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) face à ce phénomène. Une dernière sec...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Nouvelle publication sur Cross-Files, où je m’intéresse aux représailles pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Cas d’étude assez classique qui illustre bien les conséquences humanitaires néfastes de cette pratique et les cercles vicieux qu’elle génère.
blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...
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Nouvelle publication sur Cross-Files, où je m’intéresse aux représailles pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Cas d’étude assez classique qui illustre bien les conséquences humanitaires néfastes de cette pratique et les cercles vicieux qu’elle génère.
blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...
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Les représailles, un autre champ de bataille de la Première Guerre mondiale - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
Cet article présente certaines représailles pendant la Première Guerre mondial. Il s’intéresse ensuite à l’action du Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) face à ce phénomène. Une dernière sec...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Nouvelle publication sur Cross-Files, où je m’intéresse aux représailles pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Cas d’étude assez classique qui illustre bien les conséquences humanitaires néfastes de cette pratique et les cercles vicieux qu’elle génère.
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Reposted by Cédric Cotter
The fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are practical tools necessary to carry out our humanitarian mission.
States parties to the Geneva Conventions are bound at all times to respect our adherence to these Principles.
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States parties to the Geneva Conventions are bound at all times to respect our adherence to these Principles.
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Sixty years on: why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered
The Fundamental Principles are living commitments that must be exercised and defended, to keep humanity alive in the darkest of times.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are practical tools necessary to carry out our humanitarian mission.
States parties to the Geneva Conventions are bound at all times to respect our adherence to these Principles.
blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
States parties to the Geneva Conventions are bound at all times to respect our adherence to these Principles.
blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
Sixty years on: why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered
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blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
Sixty years on: why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered
The Fundamental Principles are living commitments that must be exercised and defended, to keep humanity alive in the darkest of times.
blogs.icrc.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sixty years on: why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered
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🕊️ Did you know that #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield? And that humanitarian action is not only about short-term solutions?
Join this @icrc.org event to learn more about the relationship between IHL, humanitarian action & peace: bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#HumanitarianAction #Peace #Diplomacy
Join this @icrc.org event to learn more about the relationship between IHL, humanitarian action & peace: bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#HumanitarianAction #Peace #Diplomacy
EVENT: From IHL to Humanitarian Action: Exploring Pathways to Peace
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October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🕊️ Did you know that #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield? And that humanitarian action is not only about short-term solutions?
Join this @icrc.org event to learn more about the relationship between IHL, humanitarian action & peace: bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#HumanitarianAction #Peace #Diplomacy
Join this @icrc.org event to learn more about the relationship between IHL, humanitarian action & peace: bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#HumanitarianAction #Peace #Diplomacy
Call for paper on a fascinatig topic:
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
La neutralité engagée
Grâce à la dynamique lancée lors d’un atelier en 2024 sur l’institution humanitaire créée en 1915 par Alphonse XIII, le Bureau de la Guerre européenne, ce colloque permettra de réunir des initiativ...
calenda.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Call for paper on a fascinatig topic:
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
The Committed Neutrality. A Transnational History of Spanish Humanitarianism in a Global Context from the First World War to the 1920s
calenda.org/1305081
Pierre Krähenbühl: A Gaza, "un niveau de destruction jamais vu en 30 ans d'humanitaire" www.rts.ch/info/monde/2...
Pierre Krähenbühl: A Gaza, "un niveau de destruction jamais vu en 30 ans d'humanitaire" | RTS
Le directeur général du CICR Pierre Krähenbühl décrit la situation de l'aide humanitaire à Gaza et le rôle joué dans la libération des otages et des prisonniers palestiniens, soulignant un niveau de d...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Pierre Krähenbühl: A Gaza, "un niveau de destruction jamais vu en 30 ans d'humanitaire" www.rts.ch/info/monde/2...
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We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
More details here: ms.spr.ly/6182s2AQs
More details here: ms.spr.ly/6182s2AQs
October 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
More details here: ms.spr.ly/6182s2AQs
More details here: ms.spr.ly/6182s2AQs
Reposted by Cédric Cotter
Are you interested by the @icrc.org's views on #Humanitarian #Disarmanent issue on the agenda of #UNGA First Committee? Don't miss our working paper 👇 I'll be in #NewYork 13-17 Oct. and eager to engage and hear your thoughts !
#IHL #Weapons #GenevaConventions
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#IHL #Weapons #GenevaConventions
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October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Are you interested by the @icrc.org's views on #Humanitarian #Disarmanent issue on the agenda of #UNGA First Committee? Don't miss our working paper 👇 I'll be in #NewYork 13-17 Oct. and eager to engage and hear your thoughts !
#IHL #Weapons #GenevaConventions
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#IHL #Weapons #GenevaConventions
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[SAVE THE DATE] We are organising a conference on neutrality and humanitarianism (1914–1920s), taking place April 15–17, 2026. Deadline for proposals: December 1 > www.casadevelazquez.org/news/the-com... Thanks to @casadevelazquez.bsky.social, FIES, @fwwsoc.bsky.social, @uc3m.es for your support !
The Committed Neutrality - Casa de Velázquez
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September 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
[SAVE THE DATE] We are organising a conference on neutrality and humanitarianism (1914–1920s), taking place April 15–17, 2026. Deadline for proposals: December 1 > www.casadevelazquez.org/news/the-com... Thanks to @casadevelazquez.bsky.social, FIES, @fwwsoc.bsky.social, @uc3m.es for your support !
"I cannot comprehend why humankind, with all the technologies that we have, with all the archives that we have, including our archives at the ICRC, is not capable of learning the lessons. Nobody wins by committing atrocities. Nobody gets a benefit out of this."
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Red Cross President: Humanitarian aid requires political will
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September 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"I cannot comprehend why humankind, with all the technologies that we have, with all the archives that we have, including our archives at the ICRC, is not capable of learning the lessons. Nobody wins by committing atrocities. Nobody gets a benefit out of this."
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Me complace anunciar la versión en español de mi artículo sobre el CICR como intermediario neutral.
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El CICR como intermediario neutral: perspectivas histórica y contemporánea - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library
Introducción El 15 y el 16 de octubre de 2020, se efectuaron once vuelos entre cinco aeropuertos de Yemen y Arabia Saudita, en los que se repatrió a más de 1.000 personas detenidas en el marco del con...
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September 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Me complace anunciar la versión en español de mi artículo sobre el CICR como intermediario neutral.
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I am very proud to share with you the introduction to the special issue that I co-edited with Robert Gerwarth in the journal @conteurohistory.bsky.social : "Intra-State Conflicts and the Politics of Aid in Europe, 1917–49: An Introduction" #Humanitarianism #CivilWar www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Intra-State Conflicts and the Politics of Aid in Europe, 1917–49: An Introduction | Contemporary European History | Cambridge Core
Intra-State Conflicts and the Politics of Aid in Europe, 1917–49: An Introduction
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September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I am very proud to share with you the introduction to the special issue that I co-edited with Robert Gerwarth in the journal @conteurohistory.bsky.social : "Intra-State Conflicts and the Politics of Aid in Europe, 1917–49: An Introduction" #Humanitarianism #CivilWar www.cambridge.org/core/journal...