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📢 Ever wonder how life looks like for the 204 million people living in areas controlled by armed groups? What can we do to better protect and assist them?
Join the conversation to learn more → www.icrc.org/en/event/str...
#ContestedTerritories #HumanitarianAction #ICRC
Join the conversation to learn more → www.icrc.org/en/event/str...
#ContestedTerritories #HumanitarianAction #ICRC
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
📢 Ever wonder how life looks like for the 204 million people living in areas controlled by armed groups? What can we do to better protect and assist them?
Join the conversation to learn more → www.icrc.org/en/event/str...
#ContestedTerritories #HumanitarianAction #ICRC
Join the conversation to learn more → www.icrc.org/en/event/str...
#ContestedTerritories #HumanitarianAction #ICRC
🤖 As AI begins to shape decisions on who is detained and how facilities are managed, questions once reserved for science fiction have become urgent matters of law and ethics.
Can technology optimize detention without erasing what makes it humane?
Read more → bit.ly/3JAPmzM
Can technology optimize detention without erasing what makes it humane?
Read more → bit.ly/3JAPmzM
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🤖 As AI begins to shape decisions on who is detained and how facilities are managed, questions once reserved for science fiction have become urgent matters of law and ethics.
Can technology optimize detention without erasing what makes it humane?
Read more → bit.ly/3JAPmzM
Can technology optimize detention without erasing what makes it humane?
Read more → bit.ly/3JAPmzM
💬 We’re pleased to introduce the panelists for “Implementing IHL in Challenging Times.”
These experts will discuss how collaboration across governments, academia, and law can strengthen respect for IHL amid today’s conflicts.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
These experts will discuss how collaboration across governments, academia, and law can strengthen respect for IHL amid today’s conflicts.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
💬 We’re pleased to introduce the panelists for “Implementing IHL in Challenging Times.”
These experts will discuss how collaboration across governments, academia, and law can strengthen respect for IHL amid today’s conflicts.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
These experts will discuss how collaboration across governments, academia, and law can strengthen respect for IHL amid today’s conflicts.
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4nKxhgH
👥 Meet the panelists for: “Launch of the Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
The panelists will come together for a dynamic discussion on the Commentary’s key findings and their practical implications.
Register now: bit.ly/49Ei3Gi
@icrc.org #GenevaConventions #GCIV
The panelists will come together for a dynamic discussion on the Commentary’s key findings and their practical implications.
Register now: bit.ly/49Ei3Gi
@icrc.org #GenevaConventions #GCIV
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
👥 Meet the panelists for: “Launch of the Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
The panelists will come together for a dynamic discussion on the Commentary’s key findings and their practical implications.
Register now: bit.ly/49Ei3Gi
@icrc.org #GenevaConventions #GCIV
The panelists will come together for a dynamic discussion on the Commentary’s key findings and their practical implications.
Register now: bit.ly/49Ei3Gi
@icrc.org #GenevaConventions #GCIV
📅 The “IHL, Humanitarian Action and Peace” event is happening next week!
Join us to discuss how #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield, the @icrc.org’s humanitarian call for peace, and today’s prospects for conflict resolution.
🔗 Register now → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
Join us to discuss how #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield, the @icrc.org’s humanitarian call for peace, and today’s prospects for conflict resolution.
🔗 Register now → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📅 The “IHL, Humanitarian Action and Peace” event is happening next week!
Join us to discuss how #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield, the @icrc.org’s humanitarian call for peace, and today’s prospects for conflict resolution.
🔗 Register now → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
Join us to discuss how #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield, the @icrc.org’s humanitarian call for peace, and today’s prospects for conflict resolution.
🔗 Register now → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
🕊 Meet the panelists for the “IHL, Humanitarian Action and Peace” event.
This multidisciplinary panel brings diverse expertise to reflect on how #IHL and humanitarian action connect to peace.
Join the conversation → bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#Event #ICRC #Peacebuilding #HumanitarianAction #ConflictResolution
This multidisciplinary panel brings diverse expertise to reflect on how #IHL and humanitarian action connect to peace.
Join the conversation → bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#Event #ICRC #Peacebuilding #HumanitarianAction #ConflictResolution
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🕊 Meet the panelists for the “IHL, Humanitarian Action and Peace” event.
This multidisciplinary panel brings diverse expertise to reflect on how #IHL and humanitarian action connect to peace.
Join the conversation → bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#Event #ICRC #Peacebuilding #HumanitarianAction #ConflictResolution
This multidisciplinary panel brings diverse expertise to reflect on how #IHL and humanitarian action connect to peace.
Join the conversation → bit.ly/3L5q2C6
#Event #ICRC #Peacebuilding #HumanitarianAction #ConflictResolution
💻 Meet the panelists for "From #Hackers to Tech Companies" event.
These panelists will explore how growing civilian involvement in #ICT during armed conflict affects #IHL and propose ways to strengthen protection.
🔗 Join the conversation → bit.ly/48EZ0ev
These panelists will explore how growing civilian involvement in #ICT during armed conflict affects #IHL and propose ways to strengthen protection.
🔗 Join the conversation → bit.ly/48EZ0ev
October 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
💻 Meet the panelists for "From #Hackers to Tech Companies" event.
These panelists will explore how growing civilian involvement in #ICT during armed conflict affects #IHL and propose ways to strengthen protection.
🔗 Join the conversation → bit.ly/48EZ0ev
These panelists will explore how growing civilian involvement in #ICT during armed conflict affects #IHL and propose ways to strengthen protection.
🔗 Join the conversation → bit.ly/48EZ0ev
💻 With the growing involvement of civilians in armed conflict, facilitated by digitalization, how does #IHL address this?
Join this interactive online event to learn more: bit.ly/48EZ0ev
#Hacktivism #TechAndWar #CyberOperations #ProtectionOfCivilian @icrc.org
Join this interactive online event to learn more: bit.ly/48EZ0ev
#Hacktivism #TechAndWar #CyberOperations #ProtectionOfCivilian @icrc.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
💻 With the growing involvement of civilians in armed conflict, facilitated by digitalization, how does #IHL address this?
Join this interactive online event to learn more: bit.ly/48EZ0ev
#Hacktivism #TechAndWar #CyberOperations #ProtectionOfCivilian @icrc.org
Join this interactive online event to learn more: bit.ly/48EZ0ev
#Hacktivism #TechAndWar #CyberOperations #ProtectionOfCivilian @icrc.org
🧠 No longer Sci-Fi, neural implants are moving from the lab to the battlefield. Although military advantages are promised, this development may challenge IHL & IHRL.
Read more: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
#Neurotechnology #IHL #IHRL #MilitaryTechnology #EthicsInTech
Read more: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
#Neurotechnology #IHL #IHRL #MilitaryTechnology #EthicsInTech
August 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🧠 No longer Sci-Fi, neural implants are moving from the lab to the battlefield. Although military advantages are promised, this development may challenge IHL & IHRL.
Read more: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
#Neurotechnology #IHL #IHRL #MilitaryTechnology #EthicsInTech
Read more: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
#Neurotechnology #IHL #IHRL #MilitaryTechnology #EthicsInTech
🕊️ 80 years after #Hiroshima & #Nagasaki, nuclear weapons still threaten humanity.
Despite past treaties, global security is again at risk. It’s time to choose humanity over annihilation.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/45nBb82
#Disarmament #ICRC #TPNW #IHL
Despite past treaties, global security is again at risk. It’s time to choose humanity over annihilation.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/45nBb82
#Disarmament #ICRC #TPNW #IHL
August 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🕊️ 80 years after #Hiroshima & #Nagasaki, nuclear weapons still threaten humanity.
Despite past treaties, global security is again at risk. It’s time to choose humanity over annihilation.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/45nBb82
#Disarmament #ICRC #TPNW #IHL
Despite past treaties, global security is again at risk. It’s time to choose humanity over annihilation.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/45nBb82
#Disarmament #ICRC #TPNW #IHL
🎥 Now available: Full event recording, highlights & briefer from our #ShiftingTheStigma event on reducing stigma linked to sexual violence in conflict.
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #June19 #EndSexualViolence #HumanitarianAction
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #June19 #EndSexualViolence #HumanitarianAction
August 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🎥 Now available: Full event recording, highlights & briefer from our #ShiftingTheStigma event on reducing stigma linked to sexual violence in conflict.
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #June19 #EndSexualViolence #HumanitarianAction
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #June19 #EndSexualViolence #HumanitarianAction
🎥 Now available: Full recording, highlights & ICRC recommendations from our event on #AI in Military Decision Making
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/ai-...
#ICRC #MilitaryAI #IHL #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndConflict #HumanitarianLaw #AIandWarfare
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/ai-...
#ICRC #MilitaryAI #IHL #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndConflict #HumanitarianLaw #AIandWarfare
July 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🎥 Now available: Full recording, highlights & ICRC recommendations from our event on #AI in Military Decision Making
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/ai-...
#ICRC #MilitaryAI #IHL #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndConflict #HumanitarianLaw #AIandWarfare
Watch & read here 👉 www.icrc.org/en/event/ai-...
#ICRC #MilitaryAI #IHL #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndConflict #HumanitarianLaw #AIandWarfare
➡ New Review edition: "The Military"
This Review edition has created a space to put the spotlight on States’ armed forces so as to hear from them– and about them first-hand.
📚 Read more: international-review.icrc.org/reviews/irrc...
#IHL #IRRC #ICRC
This Review edition has created a space to put the spotlight on States’ armed forces so as to hear from them– and about them first-hand.
📚 Read more: international-review.icrc.org/reviews/irrc...
#IHL #IRRC #ICRC
July 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
➡ New Review edition: "The Military"
This Review edition has created a space to put the spotlight on States’ armed forces so as to hear from them– and about them first-hand.
📚 Read more: international-review.icrc.org/reviews/irrc...
#IHL #IRRC #ICRC
This Review edition has created a space to put the spotlight on States’ armed forces so as to hear from them– and about them first-hand.
📚 Read more: international-review.icrc.org/reviews/irrc...
#IHL #IRRC #ICRC
📡 When does disrupting connectivity cross a legal line at war?
From bombing a communication tower to national shutdowns, connectivity disruptions are frequent in #ArmedConflict. This article unpacks the limits #IHL imposes on such acts.
🔗 bit.ly/3I8etZp
#CyberOperations #EvenWarHasRules
From bombing a communication tower to national shutdowns, connectivity disruptions are frequent in #ArmedConflict. This article unpacks the limits #IHL imposes on such acts.
🔗 bit.ly/3I8etZp
#CyberOperations #EvenWarHasRules
July 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
📡 When does disrupting connectivity cross a legal line at war?
From bombing a communication tower to national shutdowns, connectivity disruptions are frequent in #ArmedConflict. This article unpacks the limits #IHL imposes on such acts.
🔗 bit.ly/3I8etZp
#CyberOperations #EvenWarHasRules
From bombing a communication tower to national shutdowns, connectivity disruptions are frequent in #ArmedConflict. This article unpacks the limits #IHL imposes on such acts.
🔗 bit.ly/3I8etZp
#CyberOperations #EvenWarHasRules
📸Photographing Humanity in #Myanmar
Three months after a deadly earthquake struck conflict-affected areas, resilience, solidarity, and quiet dignity emerged through the rubble.
This photo story captures humanity in crisis and the power of coordinated #humanitarian response.
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4no9W5k
Three months after a deadly earthquake struck conflict-affected areas, resilience, solidarity, and quiet dignity emerged through the rubble.
This photo story captures humanity in crisis and the power of coordinated #humanitarian response.
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4no9W5k
June 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
📸Photographing Humanity in #Myanmar
Three months after a deadly earthquake struck conflict-affected areas, resilience, solidarity, and quiet dignity emerged through the rubble.
This photo story captures humanity in crisis and the power of coordinated #humanitarian response.
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4no9W5k
Three months after a deadly earthquake struck conflict-affected areas, resilience, solidarity, and quiet dignity emerged through the rubble.
This photo story captures humanity in crisis and the power of coordinated #humanitarian response.
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4no9W5k
🕰️ #ShiftingTheStigma: Prevention and Protection for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence is happening now.
Our panellist will soon explore how stigma in conflict settings impacts survivors and what strategies can reduce it.
📘 Read the briefer: bit.ly/4e1rwI0
Our panellist will soon explore how stigma in conflict settings impacts survivors and what strategies can reduce it.
📘 Read the briefer: bit.ly/4e1rwI0
June 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🕰️ #ShiftingTheStigma: Prevention and Protection for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence is happening now.
Our panellist will soon explore how stigma in conflict settings impacts survivors and what strategies can reduce it.
📘 Read the briefer: bit.ly/4e1rwI0
Our panellist will soon explore how stigma in conflict settings impacts survivors and what strategies can reduce it.
📘 Read the briefer: bit.ly/4e1rwI0
🕰️AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance #IHL Compliance is happening now.
@icrc.org’s recommendations to the #UN will be presented, followed by a panel on the legal, operational & ethical dimensions of #AI in warfare.
Read more: bit.ly/44buIwq
@icrc.org’s recommendations to the #UN will be presented, followed by a panel on the legal, operational & ethical dimensions of #AI in warfare.
Read more: bit.ly/44buIwq
June 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🕰️AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance #IHL Compliance is happening now.
@icrc.org’s recommendations to the #UN will be presented, followed by a panel on the legal, operational & ethical dimensions of #AI in warfare.
Read more: bit.ly/44buIwq
@icrc.org’s recommendations to the #UN will be presented, followed by a panel on the legal, operational & ethical dimensions of #AI in warfare.
Read more: bit.ly/44buIwq
🌍How can culture enhance the legitimacy of #IHL?
A new #EmergingVoices article explores how #Somali literary traditions like Sugaanta Soomaaliyeed can ground humanitarian law in local narratives. Hence, it strengthens its impact.
Read here: bit.ly/4mJtilf
More on Emerging Voices: bit.ly/4btqx1X
A new #EmergingVoices article explores how #Somali literary traditions like Sugaanta Soomaaliyeed can ground humanitarian law in local narratives. Hence, it strengthens its impact.
Read here: bit.ly/4mJtilf
More on Emerging Voices: bit.ly/4btqx1X
June 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🌍How can culture enhance the legitimacy of #IHL?
A new #EmergingVoices article explores how #Somali literary traditions like Sugaanta Soomaaliyeed can ground humanitarian law in local narratives. Hence, it strengthens its impact.
Read here: bit.ly/4mJtilf
More on Emerging Voices: bit.ly/4btqx1X
A new #EmergingVoices article explores how #Somali literary traditions like Sugaanta Soomaaliyeed can ground humanitarian law in local narratives. Hence, it strengthens its impact.
Read here: bit.ly/4mJtilf
More on Emerging Voices: bit.ly/4btqx1X
🕊️ Although IHL is not designed to prevent #war, it plays an essential role.
This article examines whether #IHL inadvertently legitimizes war or whether it can actually contribute, indirectly, to peace by imposing #humanitarian constraints.
Read more: bit.ly/3XKk0dS
#IRRC #ICRC
This article examines whether #IHL inadvertently legitimizes war or whether it can actually contribute, indirectly, to peace by imposing #humanitarian constraints.
Read more: bit.ly/3XKk0dS
#IRRC #ICRC
June 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🕊️ Although IHL is not designed to prevent #war, it plays an essential role.
This article examines whether #IHL inadvertently legitimizes war or whether it can actually contribute, indirectly, to peace by imposing #humanitarian constraints.
Read more: bit.ly/3XKk0dS
#IRRC #ICRC
This article examines whether #IHL inadvertently legitimizes war or whether it can actually contribute, indirectly, to peace by imposing #humanitarian constraints.
Read more: bit.ly/3XKk0dS
#IRRC #ICRC
🌟 Meet the Panel | #ShiftingTheStigma
Join us June 19 as researchers, humanitarian professionals & survivor-led voices unpack how stigma shapes the experience of conflict-related sexual violence and how we can better respond.
🔗 bit.ly/459eJ3Q
#ICRC #SurvivorVoices
Join us June 19 as researchers, humanitarian professionals & survivor-led voices unpack how stigma shapes the experience of conflict-related sexual violence and how we can better respond.
🔗 bit.ly/459eJ3Q
#ICRC #SurvivorVoices
May 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌟 Meet the Panel | #ShiftingTheStigma
Join us June 19 as researchers, humanitarian professionals & survivor-led voices unpack how stigma shapes the experience of conflict-related sexual violence and how we can better respond.
🔗 bit.ly/459eJ3Q
#ICRC #SurvivorVoices
Join us June 19 as researchers, humanitarian professionals & survivor-led voices unpack how stigma shapes the experience of conflict-related sexual violence and how we can better respond.
🔗 bit.ly/459eJ3Q
#ICRC #SurvivorVoices
⚖️ Meet the speakers joining us for AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance.
A multidisciplinary panel exploring how AI tools impact military decision-making & IHL.
🔗 Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #IHL #MilitaryAI #AIinWarfare
A multidisciplinary panel exploring how AI tools impact military decision-making & IHL.
🔗 Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #IHL #MilitaryAI #AIinWarfare
May 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
⚖️ Meet the speakers joining us for AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance.
A multidisciplinary panel exploring how AI tools impact military decision-making & IHL.
🔗 Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #IHL #MilitaryAI #AIinWarfare
A multidisciplinary panel exploring how AI tools impact military decision-making & IHL.
🔗 Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#ICRC #IHL #MilitaryAI #AIinWarfare
📢 Be a part of the dialogue!
AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance
Can AI tools help uphold the laws of war? Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#IHL #MilitaryAI #ICRC #AIinWarfare #HumanitarianLaw
AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance
Can AI tools help uphold the laws of war? Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#IHL #MilitaryAI #ICRC #AIinWarfare #HumanitarianLaw
May 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢 Be a part of the dialogue!
AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance
Can AI tools help uphold the laws of war? Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#IHL #MilitaryAI #ICRC #AIinWarfare #HumanitarianLaw
AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance
Can AI tools help uphold the laws of war? Join the conversation → www.icrc.org/en/event/eve...
#IHL #MilitaryAI #ICRC #AIinWarfare #HumanitarianLaw
🌟 #IHLinAction platform has a new look to enhance your browsing experience!
Explore real case studies showing how respect for #IHL protects lives and communities in conflict.
🔗 ihl-in-action.icrc.org
#ComplianceMatters #HumanitarianLaw #RespectForLaw #ICRC
Explore real case studies showing how respect for #IHL protects lives and communities in conflict.
🔗 ihl-in-action.icrc.org
#ComplianceMatters #HumanitarianLaw #RespectForLaw #ICRC
May 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🌟 #IHLinAction platform has a new look to enhance your browsing experience!
Explore real case studies showing how respect for #IHL protects lives and communities in conflict.
🔗 ihl-in-action.icrc.org
#ComplianceMatters #HumanitarianLaw #RespectForLaw #ICRC
Explore real case studies showing how respect for #IHL protects lives and communities in conflict.
🔗 ihl-in-action.icrc.org
#ComplianceMatters #HumanitarianLaw #RespectForLaw #ICRC
🕊️What does #peace mean for ICRC?
In this interview, Eva Svoboda explores how humanitarian work and peace can – and do – intersect. Learn more about how the
@icrc.org’s work contributes to prospects for peace.
🔍 Read more: bit.ly/4jLfGDK
#IHL #Neutrality #ICRC
In this interview, Eva Svoboda explores how humanitarian work and peace can – and do – intersect. Learn more about how the
@icrc.org’s work contributes to prospects for peace.
🔍 Read more: bit.ly/4jLfGDK
#IHL #Neutrality #ICRC
April 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🕊️What does #peace mean for ICRC?
In this interview, Eva Svoboda explores how humanitarian work and peace can – and do – intersect. Learn more about how the
@icrc.org’s work contributes to prospects for peace.
🔍 Read more: bit.ly/4jLfGDK
#IHL #Neutrality #ICRC
In this interview, Eva Svoboda explores how humanitarian work and peace can – and do – intersect. Learn more about how the
@icrc.org’s work contributes to prospects for peace.
🔍 Read more: bit.ly/4jLfGDK
#IHL #Neutrality #ICRC
🕊️ “There is no better indication of our collective failure to protect people in war than the numbers of missing persons.” - Mr. Krähenbühl, Director General of @icrc.org
A recent high-level panel held in #ICRC stated how addressing the fate of the missing is key to #peace and reconciliation.
A recent high-level panel held in #ICRC stated how addressing the fate of the missing is key to #peace and reconciliation.
April 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM