⏳ One week to go Join us on 15 October to celebrate the 2026 laureates and explore how humanitarian ideals can become concrete action. 📅 15 October 2026 | 17:00–19:00 CEST 👉 Register to attend: bit.ly/4jKzKsT #HenryDunant #IHL #Humanitarianism

Peers on the frontline between loss and hope 🎧 New episode in @icrc.org & @mhpsshub.bsky.social podcast series on latest International Review of the Red Cross focusing on #MentalHealth & #ArmedConflict ➡️ Episode 🔗 shorturl.at/AaKGY ➡️ International Review of the Red Cross 🔗 shorturl.at/UVfXz

Part II of this two-part series examines how international law protects children from recruitment and use in hostilities, online as well as offline. Read full post → bit.ly/4yF9SU7 #IHL #ChildProtection #ChildrenAndArmedConflict

On 15 October, the ICRC and the Henry Dunant Prize Foundation will gather for the 2026 Henry Dunant Prize Ceremony, and a discussion on how to connect Dunant's legacy with humanitarian action today. Join us for the event: bit.ly/47Iu77f #HenryDunant #IHL

How is the digital environment changing child recruitment by armed actors? Explore emerging trends, relevant international law and ways to strengthen child protection online. 👉 Read full article: bit.ly/4dOfRxj #IHL #ChildProtection #ChildrenAndArmedConflict

⏳ One week to go. Autonomous weapons are developing faster than international rules. Ahead of the CCW Review Conference, join us to discuss why states must act now. 📅 6 Oct | 13:30 CEST 🔗Register here: bit.ly/4y48ZDy #AutonomousWeapons #MilitaryAI #IHL

The Digital Emblem Project has entered Phase II. 🎥Watch our highlight video from the launch:👉 bit.ly/47pdspe and contribute to testing and strengthening the Digital Emblem:👉 bit.ly/4hsZRmV

When conduct amounts to both terrorist offences and serious violations of #IHL, should prosecutions address both? This article examines dual prosecutions and the relationship between counter-terrorism, IHL and international criminal law. Read full post → bit.ly/4d38rGb #WarCrimes #ICL

🤖How do we keep humans in control of the use of force? Meet the panelists, speaking at our 6 Oct. event on regulating autonomous weapons, ahead of the Nov. #CCW Review Conference. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/46yyIbQ #AutonomousWeapons #MilitaryAI #IHL

Join the ICRC and Henry Dunant Prize Foundation on 15 October to celebrate the 2026 laureates and explore how humanitarian ideals can become concrete action. 📅 15 October 2026 | 17:00–19:00 CEST 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4rrzG3d #HenryDunant #IHL #Humanitarianism

What do communities affected by conflict want from humanitarians? Drawing on a new ICRC report (bit.ly/4cNURGy), our latest post identifies four priorities for meeting community needs and expectations. Read full post → bit.ly/4izbhXa #HumanitarianAction

Autonomous weapons are no longer a distant threat. They are already a reality. Before it is too late, states must act. 📅 6 Oct 2026 ⏰ 13:30–15:00 CEST 🔗Register here: bit.ly/4A29orY #AutonomousWeapons #AutonomousWeaponSystem #MilitaryAI #IHL

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