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Etienne Kuster

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Senior Adviser for Relations with Academic Circles International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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Etienne Kuster@etiennekuster.bsky.social · last mo.

"They report about #IHL violations, but how does IHL protect them?" ‼️ Only two days remaining to register for this timely short online course on #protection of #journalists in #war ‼️ ➡️ Please, check and share!!! geneva-academy.ch/trainings/pr...

Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals in Armed Conflicts

“Too frequently journalists engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict do not enjoy adequate protection” noted the Diplomatic Conference which drafted the Additional…

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ICRC UK & Ireland@icrc-uk.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🤝 Getting aid to people in war zones isn’t just about logistics - it’s about trust. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the enduring power of the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Cédric Cotter@cedcotter.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The ICRC has launched an ambitious digitization programme that will facilitate access to funds collections and enable a truly global reach for our unique archival materials blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...

From paper files to digital access: the digital transformation of the ICRC Archives - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library

On 17 January 1996, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) opened its general archives to the public, marking a turning point in the possibility of analysing the history of the ICRC, huma...

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach@icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

📄 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

Twenty years on: the enduring impact of the ICRC customary IHL study and database

How the ICRC's 2005 study on customary IHL clarified gaps left by the treaties, and helped to strengthen the practical application of IHL.

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International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc.org · 8mo ago

Instead of playing or learning, countless children caught in armed conflict are forced to watch their kindergartens, schools, and homes come under attack, losing everything familiar to them. No child deserves to grow up in such conditions, and no parent should ever have to witness it.

A child should not stand where destruction speaks louder than play. Civilians are not a target.
International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc.org · last yr.

"We are calling for a rapid, immediate influx of basic goods into Gaza. The situation is so dire: we need so much more food, we need medical equipment, we need supplies." Jacob Kurtzer, communication coordinator for the ICRC in Israel and the occupied territories👇🏽 ms.spr.ly/63329sDgaW

Gaza: ICRC Calls for Cessation of Hostilities & Immediate Influx of Basic Goods

Jacob Kurtzer, Communication Coordinator for the ICRC in Israel and the Occupied Territories describes the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, with widespread hunger and desperation leading people to risk their lives for food. He calls for a cessation of hostilities and an immediate influx of basic goods, including medical equipment and clean water supplies, as a core humanitarian responsibility.

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International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc.org · last yr.

📍 Gaza | It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic killing of our colleague, Ziyad El Toum. We extend our deepest condolences to Ziyad’s wife, extended family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic killing of our colleague, Ziyad El Toum. Ziyad, 46, was killed near his home in Khan Younis in Gaza around 04 July 2025, while attempting, along with his relatives, to reach and assist an injured family member. Tragically, Ziyad and his relatives did not survive. Ziyad’s killing is a devastating loss for his family and friends and our entire team. We extend our deepest condolences to Ziyad’s wife, extended family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
Etienne Kuster@etiennekuster.bsky.social · last yr.

Our blog "From disenchantment to a universal culture of compliance: IHL education 2.0" now in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish & Portuguese! 🌍 A global call to all #IHL educators & leaders: Let’s (re)commit to impactful, empathetic & innovative IHL education. 📚✨ Read more 👉 lnkd.in/ewUJtiF8

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Etienne Kuster@etiennekuster.bsky.social · last yr.

#IHL isn't just about the battlefield—it’s also about long-term work behind the scenes. At the Advisory Service on IHL @icrc.org, we help build a global net of protection through treaties, national laws, and practical measures. Explore how this happens around the world: www.icrc.org/en/report/re...

From law to (regional) action: Regional reports on the implementation of international humanitarian law

This page compiles reports that regional organizations have prepared for the purpose of assessing IHL implementation by their member states.

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International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc.org · last yr.

On June 24th 1859, Henry Dunant witnessed the horrors of the Battle of Solferino. This inspired him to propose a treaty for armies to care for wounded soldiers & create national societies to support military medical services. In 1863, he co-founded the International Committee of the Red Cross 👇🏽

On this day in 1859, the Battle of Solferino (Italy) changed the course of history. Amidst the chaos and suffering, a Swiss businessman named Henry Dunant (ICRC’s co-founder) witnessed the horrors of war, and chose compassion over indifference. Today, the legacy of Solferino lives on in the principles of international humanitarian law and the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.