Protecting civilians in good faith: a joint symposium on the updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention When law is read in good faith, it becomes a shield. GC IV’s purpose is simple: protect human beings in war.

⚖️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.

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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.

🕊 For six decades, the #FundamentalPrinciples have enabled aid to cross frontlines & hope to reach despair. But today's climate puts them under extraordinary strain.

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Peace can start in a prison cell: how IHL and humane detention can build pathways to peace Compliance with IHL in detention can serve as a legal and moral bridge towards peace, rooted in dignity, accountability, and trust.

🕊️ 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

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Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war Efforts to abandon the APMBC challenge fundamental precepts of IHL and undermine essential safeguards for upholding humanity in war.

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.

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Hospitals under fire: legal and practical challenges protection Khang Phan and Thao Nguyen address attacks on hospitals in armed conflict, legal protections, and practical challenges undermining compliance.

📣 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 👇

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"Withdrawal from any humanitarian treaty erodes life-saving humanitarian protections in war, and tears at the fabric of international humanitarian law (IHL). We urge all states to reinforce, not erode, the frameworks that protect civilians in conflict.”

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.

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A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric outlines the pressing need for states to join the Global Initiative on international humanitarian law.

"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.

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‘Hybrid threats’, ‘grey zones’, ‘competition’, and ‘proxies’: When is it actually war? Accurate classification, based on legal criteria, determines the protections afforded by IHL - and is therefore crucially important.

Cutting undersea cables, suspicious fires, cyber and influence operations...

What are ‘hybrid threats’ and proxy ops, and when can we call them war?

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War in cities: a solemn appeal from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement A resolution adopted by consensus at the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in October 2024.

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.

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If you teach it, they’ll enroll: IHL education in Canadian law schools Professor Sharpe's Research on Canadian law schools indicates that student interest in IHL is strong, but courses are not widely offered.

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.

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Beyond prevalence: new approaches to measuring sexual- and gender-based violence prevention in conflict settings Prevalence studies: they provide valuable data, but have limitations when applied to sexual violence and other violations of IHL.

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.

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Trying to square the circle: the ICRC AI Policy ICRC Senior Policy Adviser Pierrick Devidal reflects on lessons learned from the ICRC’s experience building its recently adopted AI Policy.

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.

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EVENT: Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Realities and How IHL Addresses them

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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.

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📡 In this latest #HLP post, explore the legal landscape in #space security governance, surrounding commercial space actors under the control of #neutral states.

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Foghorns of war: IHL and information operations during armed conflict - Humanitarian Law & Policy Bl... “In war, truth is the first casualty” is perhaps one of the best known aphorisms about armed conflict. Information operations have long been conducted to influence or mislead military adversaries ...

“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👇

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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?

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