When does disrupting connectivity cross a legal line at war? From bombing a communication tower to national shutdowns, connectivity disruptions are frequent in armed conflicts. Read more about the limits #IHL imposes on such acts: ms.spr.ly/63325sqiRR

Last year, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and the ICRC launched the Global Initiative on humanitarian law. They now call to end IHL violations and announce their plan to hold a 2026 high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war. ms.spr.ly/63328sUbsq

"Dignity in death": New article on #IHL & protection of the dead in armed conflicts, by my @icrc.org colleagues @ximenalondono.bsky.social & @helenobregon.bsky.social, in the International Review of the Red Cross.

Hi, I’m Will, weapon contamination (WEC) coordinator in Syria with the @icrc.org. For the next 3 days, I'll post about my work disposing of explosive ordnance in one of the most contaminated countries in the world. 📸 My team and I on disposal duty in rural Damascus

🕊️ 76 years since the adoption of the #GenevaConventions To mark this anniversary, the #ICRC will soon release the updated GCIV Commentary. Watch the teaser to learn more about why this remains essential in today’s conflicts. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Ng...

Almost 80 years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the human cost remains a stark reminder: nuclear weapons must never be used again. Read more in the joint statement from the Presidents of the ICRC and the Japanese Red Cross. 👉 www.icrc.org/en/statement...

Gaza | Les souffrances et les atteintes à la dignité humaine que l’on y constate dépassent depuis longtemps toutes les normes acceptables, sur le plan tant juridique que moral. Mirjana Spoljaric, présidente du CICR: ms.spr.ly/63321sHkg3

#Gaza: All States have an obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law #IHL, including by ensuring that the arms they transfer do not contribute to violations of IHL.  www.icrc.org/en/statement...

Gaza | The scale of human suffering and the stripping of human dignity have long exceeded every acceptable standard, both legal and moral. This tragedy must end now. Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt

Do you know what starvation or famine means? Learn more in this ICRC briefing note that outlines the rules of IHL most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict. Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63324sEqss

An updated version of the @icrc.org legal briefing note "Starvation, Hunger and Famine in Armed Conflict: An overview of relevant provisions of international humanitarian law" is now available online.

"When the rules of war are applied selectively, they lose their protective power", Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President. Read more 👉🏽 http://ms.spr.ly/63326SFRj0

On the @icrc.org law & policy blog: audio recording of the event at ICRC headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland to mark the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust. @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social #ICRC #IHL #IntLaw

"Reaffirming IHL’s specific protection of hospitals": a blog post by @icrc.org colleagues Supriya Rao & Alex Breitegger. At @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social. #IHL #ICRC #IntLaw

"Complying with IHL in large-scale conflicts: detention operations in international armed conflicts": by my @icrc.org colleagues Sylvain Vité & @igallino.bsky.social at @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social. #ICRC #IHL #IntLaw #MilSky

❗️Come and join the Legal Division of the @ICRC! ✴️ Turn your vision for a better world, your belief in justice and humanity, in the protective power of the law, into #IHL advocacy. careers.icrc.org/job/Geneva-%...

The #Norwegian #RedCross is looking for an #Oslo based Senior Legal Adviser to work on the update of the #SanRemoManual on #NavalWarfare. Come work with our team on this important project! #JobOpportunity #IHL #LOAC #MaritimeLaw #GenevaConventions #ICRC To apply: 303030.webcruiter.no/Main/Recruit...

In war, misleading or harmful narratives can fuel polarisation, trigger unrest & encourage violence. They can even become a driver of conflict or jeopardise opportunities for peace. Our colleague explains more. 👇 blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

The window to apply effective international regulations & controls on #AutonomousWeapon systems before they are in widespread use is rapidly shrinking Important call for action by the @icrc.org President at this week #UnitedNations consultations #LAWS #IHL #GenevaConventions icrc.org/en/statement...

When civilians and civilian objects are mobilised it risks blurring lines and can endanger all. Total war & total defence are not new and the risks were as real in the time of Napoleon as they are today. blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

"The imperative to protect water and water systems during armed conflict", a new post by @genevawaterhub.bsky.social Legal Researcher & Project Manager, Tadesse Kebebew, on the @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social ICRC Law & Policy Blog.

@icrc.org submission to the @UNSG on #AI, with a dedicated section on AI in #ICTs 👉 Autonomous ICT tools risk of indiscriminate attacks, incidental harm, damage to critical civilian infrastructure 👉 States to consider whether #IHL provides sufficient safeguards! www.icrc.org/en/article/a...

With too many wars raging & tensions rising, we must uphold #IHL & the vision of a mine-free world. 👇Today's joint statement by @icrc.org, #IFRC and #Nordic & #Baltic National #RedCross Societies. #MineAwarenessDay #APMBC #AntiPersonnelMineBanConvention #HumanitarianLaw www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Are you in Geneva and interested in #IHL challenges posed by cyber operations during armed conflict? Thrilled to return to the IHEID and join experts in this discussion. Register to attend: lnkd.in/e5Y7jvjg

🔎 We invite you to explore the latest edition of the International Review of the Red Cross, which delves into the intricate relationship between IHL and peace. Read more: international-review.icrc.org

Anti-Personnel Mines: preparing for war while throwing out international humanitarian law is a false promise of security in war and the wrong choice. Inevitably, civilians will pay the price. #GenevaConventions blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

Under international humanitarian law, the Occupying Power must provide for the basic needs of the civilian population under its control. The rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian assistance must also be allowed and facilitated.

Join us for the 2025 International Humanitarian Law Conference at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton! This free and public conference featuring academics and practitioners will provide participants the opportunity to increase their understanding of IHL.

International Review of the Red Cross call for papers: "Mental Health & Armed Conflict". Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 15 May 2025

Withdrawal from any humanitarian treaty erodes life-saving protections in war and tears at the fabric of international humanitarian law. ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

📣 We are happy to share our new series "Emerging Voices," showcasing young professionals in underrepresented regions. In this first post, Khang Phan and Thao Nguyen outline the legal and practical challenges to strengthened protection for hospitals during armed conflict 👇 bit.ly/4kok1O5 #IHL

My @icrc.org colleagues @trodenhauser.bsky.social & @laurentgisel.bsky.social highlight progress on protection of civilian populations against negative impacts of information & communication technology, with a view to the future of relevant UN & ICRC processes. #IHL #ICRC @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social

📢Job Opening: @icrc.org Adviser on Digital Tech of Warfare (in Kyiv). Help us analyze and monitor the digitalization of warfare, understand its impact on people, and engage with state and non-state actors. Unique and important role – do apply careers.icrc.org/job/Kyiv-%28...

The @icrc.org in the #CyberOEWG: ➡️The final #CyberOEWG report needs clear language on #IHL protection of civilians, medical & humanitarians. ➡️Common understandings of how IHL applies to the use of ICTs can be achieved; in fact, they already exist. www.icrc.org/en/oewg-10th...

The #UNSC has raised concern: Malicious ICT activities threaten humanitarian action. #IHL is clear: Parties must allow and facilitate humanitarian action, and respect and protect humanitarian personnel & objects. Here is a new @ICRC ICT & IHL short paper: www.icrc.org/sites/defaul...

📢 Attention researchers & practitioners! The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'upholding humanity in war'. Submit abstracts by 15 February 2025 to contribute to this vital discussion. @icrc.org @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social

🧐If you read this post, it is likely thanks go to Outer Space technology. Today, States convene in GVA to prevent an arms race in outer space. A📡 Here are key points on protecting essential civilian services on earth from disruption by military space ops shop.icrc.org/protecting-e...

Re-upping this starter pack of people at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC @icrc.org). Additions welcome! #IHL #ICRC #IntLaw #humanitarian

"Books, Bandages & Breakthroughs. Weapon-Wounded Care in the ICRC Library’s Heritage Collection" Look at this new blogpost by my colleague Charlotte Mohr: blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...

The growing normalization of violations of international humanitarian law poses an existential threat to int'l law. We invite states to step up to their responsibility, reverse this trend & join our global initiative to reinvigorate political commitment for #IHL. blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warns of alarming trend toward normalization of violations of international humanitarian law. She urges all states to join the @icrc.org Global Initiative on #IHL, to reaffirm that even in the darkest times our shared humanity must prevail. @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social

28 Jan @unpga.bsky.social & @icrc.org event on improving compliance w/international humanitarian law #IHL. States must put their political weight behind improving compliance w/IHL, especially their allies. Some statements here: journal.un.org/en/new-york/... webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12...

"What is important is that a human life is a human life, and that every human being deserves to live in safety and dignity.”, ICRC President, Mirjana Spoljaric, statement at #UNGA, New York. Full speech 👉🏽 www.icrc.org/en/statement...

Every human life deserves safety and dignity. Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, makes an urgent call to make international humanitarian law a political priority 👇🏽

📢 We are pleased to announce that we are again co-organising the 'Advanced IHL Seminar for Academics and Policymakers' from 25 to 29 August 2025 with the Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights. 👉Apply here: bit.ly/16AdvancedIH...

Cutting undersea cables, suspicious fires, cyber and influence operations. What are ‘hybrid threats’ and proxy ops, and when can we call them war? Excited to answer these and more questions with my colleagues Tristan Ferraro and Samit D'Cunha blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

ICRC Legal Advisers Samit D’Cunha, Tristan Ferraro & @trodenhauser.bsky.social, discuss the legal criteria that determine whether a situation constitutes an armed conflict, highlighting the importance of accurate classification to uphold the protections afforded by #IHL. @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social

#WCED Les 15 et 16 janvier se tiendra le 1er congrès 🌍 sur les #DisparitionsForcées. Des milliers des personnes sont victimes, sur tous les continents, de disparition forcée. Il faut éradiquer ce fléau. La #CNCDH soutient cette mobilisation 🌍 + d'infos sur le congrès : www.edworldcongress.org

Attending an interesting discussion on accountability for enforced disappearances, sponsored by @icjurists.bsky.social at the 1st World Congress on Enforced Disappearances (#WCED). You can follow this and other panels online, using these links: www.edworldcongress.org/_files/ugd/7...

More than 120 armed conflicts rage on, often unseen, causing immense suffering. As 2025 begins, we reflect on the enduring need for the Geneva Conventions and reaffirm our commitment to protecting lives and upholding humanity in war.