As part of our joint symposium with @ejiltalk.bsky.social and @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social, @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social analyzes the new @icrc.org Commentary deeming the GC IV's Article 23 as “significantly diminished” in importance in today’s legal context: www.justsecurity.org/131513/comme...

⚖️ As we update the Commentaries on the Geneva Conventions, what histories must we revisit? Part of @icrc.org’s joint symposium with @justsecurity.org & @ejiltalk.bsky.social, this piece revisits the 1949 #GenevaConventions from a colonized perspective. Read more → bit.ly/4shUSYN

Prof. @eliavl.bsky.social explains how the @icrc.org Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention closes loopholes and reasserts international humanitarian law's core protective function. Part of our symposium with @ejiltalk.bsky.social & @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/131465/closi...

📢 Call for Submissions! The @icrc.org Humanitarian Law & Policy blog welcomes proposals by 13 March 2026 exploring what conflict-affected people should reasonably expect from today’s humanitarian system. Learn more → bit.ly/4u03gxM

The @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social blog is seeking contributions for a new series: They welcome diverse perspectives from practitioners, scholars, and those with lived experience on the future of humanitarian action. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63325QZgk1

🌙 What does the sanctity of life mean in war? Islamic law and #IHL share core values of restraint and protection for those not taking part in hostilities. This piece explores how Islamic legal traditions can reinforce civilian protection and strengthen compliance. Read more → bit.ly/3ZPx6XQ

⚖️ Common Article 3 to the fourth #GenevaConventions hasn’t been rewritten; it’s been updated. As a part of an @ICRC joint symposium with @justsecurity.org & @ejiltalk.bsky.social on the updated Commentary on GC IV, today's post examines three key updates to CA3. tinyurl.com/mxf6bv29

⚖️We're delighted to co-host a joint symposium with @justsecurity.org and @ejiltalk.bsky.social on the updated @icrc.org Commentary on the GC IV. Following 5 years of research, it consolidates 70+ years of law and practice to guide civilian protection today. Read more → bit.ly/3OiPkOU

🟥 On #RedHandDay, we reaffirm: Stop recruiting and using children in war. #IHL protects them and respect for IHL is possible. 🎥 Watch how some parties have demobilized and reintegrated child recruits: vimeo.com/1060800236 #ChildProtection #ChildrenInConflict #WarHasRules #ICRC @icrc.org

⚓ #Naval warfare is no longer confined to the waves. As #maritime operations expand across domains, civilians, seafarers and global supply chains face new risks. How should #IHL apply today? Read more about the urgent need for legal clarity → bit.ly/4aGWDbG

🧠 No longer a #sciencefiction, human brain is becoming the battlefield. Read this article to understand more about #CognitiveWarfare and #humanitarian concerns it raises → bit.ly/3MccXry #IHL #Technology #FutureOfWarfare @icrc.org

⚖️ What could be gained by bridging international humanitarian law (IHL) and the #Women, #Peace & #Security (WPS) agenda? Read this article to explore the untapped potential of closer alignment between #IHL and #WPS: bit.ly/4t6VDoD

👥Drawing on a joint effort by 17 National Societies and the voices of over 800 #migrant #women & #children, this post examines how this group goes missing. Read more to explore practical ways to better protect safety, dignity, & family unity: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli... #migration #humanitarian

📢 Call for Papers “Addressing the Human Cost of Weapons: Past, Present and Future” The #IRRC welcomes the proposal by 20 March 2026, exploring how the human cost of weapons has been and can be prevented or addressed. Submit your abstract: bit.ly/3LHmRBo

💡Examining the rationale behind the Digital Emblem Project and recent progress, this article explores how a globally recognizable marker is being developed to help distinguish specifically protected medical & humanitarian assets online. Read more → bit.ly/4qGiMwJ

📵From legal limits under #IHL to humanitarian consequences for civilians, explore why #connectivity matters for protection and survival in these two relevant articles by @icrc.org experts: 🔗 bit.ly/3I8etZp 🔗 bit.ly/44cobTe

📄 20 years on, reassessing the @icrc.org’s 2005 study on customary IHL offers a timely lens on how the law applies today Its findings continue to clarify gaps left by treaties and strengthen the practical application of IHL Read more → bit.ly/49aXM9R #IHL #CustomaryLaw

🌐 Many barriers to life-saving aid come not from conflict, but from peacetime rules This post shows how customs, regulations and administrative hurdles delay relief, and why enabling access requires preparation long before crises begin Read more → bit.ly/4pTJykp @icrc.org @epolicinski.bsky.social

🌍 Armed conflict leaves behind environmental impacts that cripple communities. In this post, @unep.org’s Disasters & Conflicts Branch reflects upon decades of helping countries address the toxic legacies of war, from emergency response to long-term recovery. Read more → bit.ly/4payfE9

📅 Just one week to go! “Strengthening Humanitarian Responses in Contested Territories” is happening on 9 December. Join @icrc.org experts, civil society & States to discuss what’s needed to protect lives where the rule of law has collapsed. 🔗 Register now → www.icrc.org/en/event/str...

🪖 Do anti-personnel mines still have military utility in modern warfare? A new @icrc.org post argues that modern technology and today’s battlefield realities have sharply reduced their relevance, while humanitarian consequences remain severe. Read more → blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

🏫 Millions of children are denied safe access to #education in nearly 130 armed conflicts worldwide Responding to this reality, the @icrc.org’s new Commentary outlines key #IHL links & good practices for protecting schools from military use Read more: bit.ly/4olSde9

👥 Meet the panelists joining us for "Strengthening Humanitarian Responses in Contested Territories" A diverse line-up sharing perspectives from the field, civil society, and States on how to improve protection where it's needed most. Join the conversation → bit.ly/4r37Z0a @icrc.org

🌍 200M+ people today live in contested territories where armed actors hold shifting control. Drawing on recent field research, the @icrc.org shares 5 insights to strengthen humanitarian response in these fragile environments. Read more → bit.ly/4oZupxE #IHL #HumanitarianAction #Protection

🏥 Even when #hospitals aren’t attacked, supply restrictions can quietly shut them down. Today’s post looks at what #IHL requires to keep medical facilities functioning, from allowing medical consignments to enabling essential services. Read more: bit.ly/4o97XkB

📅 Just one week to go | The “Launch Event: Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention” is happening on 27 November. Join legal experts & humanitarian practitioners to explore the Commentary’s role in strengthening compliance with IHL. 🔗 Register now → bit.ly/49Ei3Gi

📢 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

As an inherent part of war, protection of the dead has received little attention until now. The new IRRC edition “Protection of the Dead” addresses that gap, focusing on contemporary wartime realities and humanitarian responses. 📚 Read the full edition: bit.ly/43vqz6N

🤖 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

💬 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

👥 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

🕊️ When wars divide, families of the missing often become peacebuilders. Their search for truth turns grief into connection and loss into a force for reconciliation, showing how memory itself can build peace. Read more → bit.ly/4hT1Cs3 #IHL #Peacebuilding

📅 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...

📅 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

🕊️ How can peace begin in a prison cell? When wars end, peace is built through acts that restore humanity, including how societies treat those they detain. Explore how humane detention under IHL can bridge conflict and peace → bit.ly/490GQnV #IHL #HumanitarianLaw

💻As warfare becomes increasingly digital, civilians face growing risks when engaging in cyber activities during armed conflict. This post outlines five key risks and recommendations for civilians, states, and tech companies. Read → bit.ly/43eYpgd #IHL #CyberWarfare

📝 The updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention is now available. Join us on 27 Nov 2025 for a launch event exploring key findings & their implications for protecting civilians in war. Sign up & read here → bit.ly/49Ei3Gi #GenevaConventions #IHL #LawOfWar #GCIV

📃 Each year, as part of its mandate, the @icrc.org reviews its engagement with armed groups to strengthen protection for people affected by conflict. Read more to learn about this year’s key trends and engagement constraints → bit.ly/47BnSSw #IHL #HumanitarianAccess #Protection

📅 The “From Hackers to Tech Companies: IHL and the Involvement of Civilians in ICT Activities in Armed Conflict” event is happening next week! Join this interactive expert discussion on key legal questions to limit civilian involvement & prevent IHL violations. 🔗 Register now → bit.ly/48EZ0ev

⚓ During armed conflict at sea, the world’s oceans host vessels, activities, and nationals of neutral states. How does the law protect them? Read the full article to find out the international community’s reflections, ideas and recommendations: bit.ly/47cwwb1 #IHL #NavalWarfare

🕊 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

🕊 For six decades, the #FundamentalPrinciples have enabled aid to cross frontlines & hope to reach despair. But today's climate puts them under extraordinary strain. Read why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered → bit.ly/4nn0kGK @icrc.org #HumanitarianAction #ICRC

🕊️ 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

📜 “It is possible to protect civilians in war.” After five years of research and consultations, the @icrc.org has released the updated Commentary on GC IV, the cornerstone of civilian protection in armed conflict and occupation. Read more → bit.ly/4ovsaSf #IHL #GenevaConventions

💻 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

🏥 1 in 5 people who’ve experienced armed conflict in the past decade suffer from a mental health condition, yet the legal protection of #MentalHealth in war remains largely overlooked. Discover 6 ways #IHL seeks to safeguard it → bit.ly/474UAeB #HumanitarianAction #EmergingVoices #WMHD

💻 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

🕊 Conflicts are rarely resolved, leaving civilians to bear the cost. While humanitarian action can’t replace political will, it can help create conditions for peace. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/42Wf1ZZ #IHL #HumanitarianAction #Peace #Advocacy @icrc.org

📢 Call for Papers “Before War: Prepare to Comply with IHL” The #IRRC welcomes anyone interested in submitting a proposal by 1 December 2025, exploring preparedness during peacetime for compliance with #IHL Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4811ow1 @icrc.org #Research

🕊️ On the International Day of #Peace, we reflect on how International Humanitarian Law (#IHL) connects to peace. A far more nuanced and multi-dimensional relationship than it might initially appear. 📚 Read here: bit.ly/44cUyBw #ICRC #IRRC