Certain states have started openly questioning their commitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) — a dangerous move that reflects broader threats to #IHL. Now is the time to reinforce humanitarian norms, not erode them. blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

📣 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

Withdrawal from any humanitarian treaty erodes life-saving protections in war and tears at the fabric of international humanitarian law. We warn of civilian harm as the Cluster Munitions Ban is eroded. Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele... @corduladroege.bsky.social shares 👇🏽

"The Global Initiative is an exceptional effort because the current situation demands it." In today's @icrc.org post, ICRC President Mirjana Sporjalic issues a call to states to make #IHL a political priority. bit.ly/4jIyIv3 #UNGA #humanitarian #law

Cutting undersea cables, suspicious fires, cyber and influence operations... What are ‘hybrid threats’ and proxy ops, and when can we call them war? blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

To usher in the new year, we share a solemn appeal... ...from the International #RedCrossRedCrescent Movement... ...to all States party to the #GenevaConventions... ...to uphold their obligation to respect and to ensure respect for #IHL in urban warfare. bit.ly/4gL3qBW #WarinCities

Members of armed forces are trained in #IHL as a matter of course, but do students have access to IHL courses? In this post, Marina Sharpe shares new research on Canadian law schools, finding that while IHL is not widely offered, student interest in the subject is strong. bit.ly/3W6p6QT

Current ways to measure sexual- and gender-based violence (#SGBV) prevention in humanitarian settings tend to overlook the complexity. Today's post explores new ways to capture prevention efforts, moving beyond prevalence data to understand what truly drives change. bit.ly/4f3ebhn #16days

In this blog, #ICRC Senior Policy Adviser Pierrick Devidal discusses the ICRC’s experience in building its recently adopted Policy on Artificial Intelligence, with the hope that it can inform other efforts to build an ethical & responsible approach to the use of AI in the humanitarian sector.

Still two days to apply! 🌍 We’re hiring an Associate for our Law and Policy Outreach team. You: a dedicated, conscientious, entry-level humanitarian communicator. Us: a kind team, passionate about law, policy, and outreach in the humanitarian field. careers.icrc.org/job/Geneva-%... #IHL

📅 Save the Date! Join us for our upcoming event where I will moderate the presentation of the ICRC’s #ChallengesReport. Discover pressing humanitarian concerns and #ICRC’s positions on today’s conflicts. 🔗 icrc.org/en/event/eve...

📡 In this latest #HLP post, explore the legal landscape in #space security governance, surrounding commercial space actors under the control of #neutral states. 🔗 Read or listen: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

“In war, truth is the first casualty." So what does #IHL say about information operations? New @ICRC post by Tilman Rodenhaeuser and Samit D'Cunha👇 👀🎧👉 rb.gy/73jxl

We have a BIG announcement!🎉 Our #IHLinAction case study #SUMMARIES are finally here! Discover a range of concise notes and snapshots of #IHL being respected in warfare. #IHLprotects #RespectForIHL #ChangingtheNarrative Check out the new feature ▶️ ihl-in-action.icrc.org

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Why and how did the ICRC engage with armed groups during 2023? Have a read or listen here to today's post 👇 👀🎧👉 rb.gy/o7wv5