Cluster munitions can harm civilians long after conflict ends. Ahead of the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ Third Review Conference, this article calls for stronger victim assistance, rehabilitation and universalization. Read full article: bit.ly/4coGJ6t #ClusterMunitions #IHL

How can non-state armed groups help prevent people from going missing and ensure the dignified treatment of the dead? Highlights of the ICRC event “Protecting Missing Persons in Armed Conflict” are now available. ▶️ Watch here: bit.ly/4y6Y2Bd

Civilian harm in war can be shaped by decisions made long before fighting begins. Can IHL require states to consider civilian protection when locating military infrastructure in peacetime? Read full post → bit.ly/4d72FmP #IHL #CivilianProtection

Join leading voices to discuss Geneva's enduring role in shaping international humanitarian law - in an era of evolving conflicts and emerging technologies. 📅 27 Aug 2026 | 🕔 17:00–18:30 CEST Register here: bit.ly/46dfKXR #IHL #Humanitarian #Geneva #GenevaConventions

Many persons with disabilities depend on a chain of support, services and infrastructure for their protection. This post explores the “dependency-chain test” and what IHL requires when that chain is at risk. Read full post → bit.ly/4xLm0BV #IHL #DisabilityInclusion

⏰ Reminder: join us on 25 August 2026 to explore new opportunities to protect our planet during armed conflict. Register here: bit.ly/4xNCPfG #IHL #Environment #ICRC

Join leading voices to discuss Geneva’s enduring role in shaping international humanitarian law (IHL) – and its future in an era of evolving conflicts and new technologies. 📅 27 Aug 2026 | 🕔 17:00-18:30 CEST Register here: bit.ly/44Y5P8g #IHL #GenevaConventions

🌍Meet our speakers for "Fighting without a Planet B: International Law's Practical Tools for Protecting our Planet in Armed Conflict." 📅 25 August 2026 | 🕑 14:00–15:30 (CEST) 📍 Hybrid Register now: bit.ly/4wxwTY3 #IHL #ArmedConflict #EnvironmentalProtection

Can AI help preserve the memory of atrocities without compromising truth and justice? AI can strengthen access to historical records, but transitional justice still depends on human judgement and context. Read more → bit.ly/3RQUyn5 #IHL #AI #Memorialization

When conflict goes digital, new threats to civilian arise. In a new ICRC working paper, we identify six ICT-related threats facing civilians in armed conflict. Read the working paper here: bit.ly/4wTjwkF

Despite sophisticated protection systems, affected communities often report a different reality. Protection should be judged by community-reported safety, trust and dignity. Read full post → bit.ly/3T1A8YH #HumanitarianAction #Protection #Accountability #GrandBargain

How can AI in military decision-making be developed and used responsibly? Experts from the ICRC, the UK Ministry of Defence & Microsoft discussed the opportunities, risks and safeguards for AI-DSS in armed conflict. Listen to audio recording → bit.ly/4wmRZHV #ResponsibleAI #IHL #MilitaryAI

Pacific Island states have a long history of advancing peace and humanitarian values. Explore why their perspectives are vital to strengthening IHL in the face of today’s challenges. Full post → bit.ly/4v7hf3S #InternationalHumanitarianLaw #IHL #PacificIslandStates

⏳ 14 days to go until the global launch of the Digital Emblem Project Phase II. Register here: bit.ly/43R37AO Featuring speakers from ICRC, Swiss Mission to the UN Geneva, ITU, UNESCO, Microsoft, Blue Shield International and more. #DigitalEmblem #IHL #CyberSecurity

Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay on June 20, listen to Mamuch Bey’s poem “the shelter that shone in the distance.” It reminds us that solidarity with refugees is a commitment to dignity and rights for all. Read full post → bit.ly/4ePoQzd #SolidarityWithRefugees

How can children in conflict be better protected? Drawing on the ICRC Tool on African traditions in warfare, explore how African traditions, IHL, and AU frameworks can reinforce child protection. Read full post → bit.ly/4vVPw7o #ChildrenAndArmedConflict #IHL #Africa

Conflict damages not only homes but also the relationships that sustain dignity and recovery. Humanitarian action which focuses on individuals, should strengthen local agency and social bonds, not replace them. Read the full post → bit.ly/4eEHgBJ #HumanitarianAction #CommunityResilience

📅 Reminder: Join us on 15 June for: “AI in Military Decision-Making: Advancing Responsible Development and Use” 🕐 1:15–2:45 pm Register here: bit.ly/4olTjrN #MilitaryAI #ResponsibleAI #IHL

Climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is about more than infrastructure. Access to water and sanitation protects dignity, safety and economic opportunity in fragile urban settings. Read the full post → bit.ly/3QuKb7J #ClimateChange #WASH #HumanitarianAction

🌍 Are states ready for green war? On 25 August 2026, the ICRC brings together experts to discuss what states can do to equip themselves to prevent, document and prosecute environmental damage in armed conflict. Register here: bit.ly/4at7o0M #IHL #Environment

How can AI decision-support systems be developed and used responsibly to ensure compliance IHL? Join the side event: “AI in Military Decision-Making: Advancing Responsible Development and Use.” 📅 15 June 2026 🕐 1:15–2:45 pm Register here: bit.ly/4uTL4FY #MilitaryAI

Refugee children learn long before they enter a classroom. In camps, daily life builds resilience, responsibility and identity – an “invisible curriculum” often overlooked in formal education. Read the full post → bit.ly/4x8afpD #RefugeeEducation #HumanitarianAction

📢New Call for Papers! The IRRC invites proposals for a thematic edition: "Protection of Civilians and International Humanitarian Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." Abstract deadline: 01 September 2026 Submit your abstract : bit.ly/4dYX2ac #AI #IHL

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) is placing civilians at increasing risk in African states. Endorsing and implementing the Political Declaration on EWIPA in these states can strengthen civilian protection. Read more → bit.ly/3RPvoop #IHL #EWIPA

What does “lawful by design” mean for military AI systems? Laura Bruun and Netta Goussac from SIPRI explore the role of industry and the responsibilities of states under international humanitarian law (IHL). Read the full article → bit.ly/4x8dWMn #IHL #MilitaryAI

Modern humanitarianism was shaped by efforts across societies to limit suffering in war. Henry Dunant, Anatole Demidoff and Emir Abdelkader, remind us that humanitarian principles transcend borders and traditions. Read more → bit.ly/4dCKsNx #IHL #HumanitarianAction

How can #IHL protect civilians in cyberspace? Join the launch of Phase II of the Digital Emblem Project & explore how humanitarian protection applies to digital infrastructure → lnkd.in/eT3QUPsi #DigitalEmblem #CyberSecurity #HumanitarianAction

Enforced disappearances continue to leave families in uncertainty and remain a major legal and humanitarian concern worldwide. Read more to find responses to this global phenomenon → lnkd.in/ewch39Ev #EnforcedDisappearances #IHL #ICRC

Lebanon has joined the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention – amid ongoing armed conflict. Where mines still shape daily life, impede return, and block recovery, the need for limits in war is clear. Read more → lnkd.in/eUqd5VUb #IHL #MineAction

10 years after Resolution 2286, attacks on hospitals have become alarmingly routine. Its protection depends on good faith interpretation in the application of the law, operational measures, and accountability. Read more → lnkd.in/gujTnXuB #IHL #HealthcareInDanger