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ICRC_Library @icrclibrary.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

✨ Happy new year! Looking back on a 2025 highlight, our colleague Clara from the ICRC archives just posted a new piece on the "Fiaccolata", the Battle of Solferino, and Henry Dunant's experience. Read at : blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...

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A Memory of Solferino: The ‘Fiaccolata’ and a Brief Research Guide - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library

A humanitarian torchlight procession in Solferino and a research guide to the archival and library materials about Solferino and its enduring humanitarian legacy.

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Cédric Cotter @cedcotter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The ICRC’s Advisory Service, a specialized team that helps States translate IHL into concrete national legislation, celebrates its 30th anniversary. To mark this milestone, I had the opportunity to write a short article about its history. blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...

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The ICRC Advisory Service: 30 years of expertise in strengthening the national implementation of IHL - Cross-Files | ICRC Archives, audiovisual and library

In 2025, the ICRC’s Advisory Service celebrates its 30th anniversary[1]. For three decades, this specialized team has played a pivotal role in helping States translate IHL obligations into concrete na...

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🕊️ 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 #IHL #HumanitarianLaw

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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.

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ICRC_Library @icrclibrary.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

In the latest issue of the Int'l Review of the Red Cross on the Protection of the Dead, we recommend the book "Anthropology of violent death". 📖 Read in #openaccess: doi.org/10.1017/S181...

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🕊️ Did you know that #IHL obligations extend beyond the battlefield? And that humanitarian action is not only about short-term solutions? Join this @icrc.org event to learn more about the relationship between IHL, humanitarian action & peace: bit.ly/3L5q2C6 #HumanitarianAction #Peace #Diplomacy

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EVENT: From IHL to Humanitarian Action: Exploring Pathways to Peace

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🕊 For six decades, the #FundamentalPrinciples have enabled aid to cross frontlines & hope to reach despair. But today's climate puts them under extraordinary strain. Read why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered → bit.ly/4nn0kGK @icrc.org #HumanitarianAction #ICRC

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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.

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

📜 “It is possible to protect civilians in war.” After five years of research and consultations, the @icrc.org has released the updated Commentary on GC IV, the cornerstone of civilian protection in armed conflict and occupation. Read more → bit.ly/4ovsaSf #IHL #GenevaConventions

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Protecting civilians in good faith: the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention

Good faith interpretation means reading GC IV in a way that realizes its object and purpose - to protect human beings in times of war.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 13/10/2025

Today, we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities & 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank. We call for the continued implementation of the agreement to allow families to receive their loved ones for dignified burial. Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Today, we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities and 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank. Our teams also transferred the remains of four deceased hostages to Israeli authorities. We stand ready to further support the transfer of remains of the deceased, as per the agreement between the parties. Relevant actors must abide by their commitments to uphold human dignity, and end the pain and suffering endured by so many.

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ICRC_Library @icrclibrary.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

In this first episode, the true story behind The Great Escape🎬 : Roger Bushell (born #OnThisDay in 1910) never gives up on his travel plans, chairs and💡 go missing, and Harry is ten meters too short. Plus, what #IHL says about retaliation against POWs after escape attempts.

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ICRC_Library @icrclibrary.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

We’re kicking off a new series on the ICRC Library & Archives blog: stories of WWII Prisoners-of-War escapes told through our unique sources. 🪁 blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/...

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 19/08/2025

Our colleagues have been injured, detained and killed while carrying out their lifesaving work. On this World Humanitarian Day, we call for immediate and urgent action to ensure their protection. Together, we must #ProtectHumanity.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 16/07/2025

📍 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.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 24/06/2025

📍 Gaza | We are devastated by the killing of our colleague Mahmoud Barakeh, who worked at the Red Cross Field Hospital. He was killed on his way home on Sunday, 22 June. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones. Five ICRC colleagues have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.

We are very sad to announce the death of another ICRC colleague in Gaza. Mahmoud Barakeh, who worked supporting logistics at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, was killed on Sunday, 22nd June. Mahmoud leaves behind his wife, three sons, and two daughters. His killing is a profound personal loss and a painful moment for our teams. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him. This heartbreaking loss is yet another stark reminder of the immense challenges our colleagues and the people of Gaza, face each day.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 22/06/2025

"The intensification and spread of major military operations in the Middle East risk engulfing the region—and the world—in a war with irreversible consequences", ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63320Samie

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🕊️ Although IHL is not designed to prevent #war, it plays an essential role. This article examines whether #IHL inadvertently legitimizes war or whether it can actually contribute, indirectly, to peace by imposing #humanitarian constraints. Read more: bit.ly/3XKk0dS #IRRC #ICRC

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🚀 Third article of #EmergingVoices is out! Goran Sandić explores how the “polluter pays” principle from #InternationalEnvironmentalLaw can reinforce accountability for environmental harm caused by #landmines. 🔗 Read: bit.ly/4imltyn 📖 More on Emerging Voices: bit.ly/4btqx1X #ICRC #IHL

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Addressing landmine pollution: how the 'polluter pays' principle can help

How the "polluter pays" principle can reinforce existing laws governing landmine use, to promote a more sustainable and just future for all.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 08/04/2025

Year after year, the staggering human toll of anti-personnel mines is clear: over 80% of the victims are civilians. To pretend otherwise is to deny the evidence. With too many wars raging and tensions rising, we must uphold IHL & the vision of a mine-free 🌎. Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Recent announcements by several states in northern & central Europe on their decision to withdraw from the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention mark a dangerous setback for the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Honouring humanitarian commitments protects those affected by armed conflicts and benefits everyone, regardless of
the actions of others.

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Cordula Droege @corduladroege.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The number of missing persons and suffering endured by their families is a measure of the failure of respect for international humanitarian law in wars. Peace for these families is not just the end of conflict. The fate of missing persons must be a priority on the way to peace.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 28/03/2025

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. @corduladroege.bsky.social shares 👇🏽

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.”

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 24/03/2025

📍 Gaza | Today, our office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties. We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

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Cordula Droege @corduladroege.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Anti-Personnel Mines: preparing for war while throwing out international humanitarian law is a false promise of security in war and the wrong choice. Inevitably, civilians will pay the price. #GenevaConventions blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

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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.

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🚀 First article of #EmergingVoices is out! A new series spotlighting young professionals from underrepresented regions. Khang Phan & Thao Nguyen examine legal protections for hospitals in conflict & compliance challenges. 🔗 Read: bit.ly/4kok1O5 📖 More on Emerging Voices: bit.ly/4btqx1X

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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.

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Elizabeth Rushing @erushing.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📣 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

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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.

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Ray Acheson @rayacheson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Amidst global strife and chaos, trying to prevent nuclear violence by eliminating the weapons that cause it is an urgent task. We need bold action for nuclear abolition, and we must let justice and courage guide our work. ⤵️

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Cordula Droege @corduladroege.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Withdrawal from any humanitarian treaty erodes life-saving protections in war and tears at the fabric of international humanitarian law. ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

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ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 06/03/2025

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 25/02/2025

Thousands of civilians have been displaced in the northern West Bank due to ongoing security operations. Many are now unable to return home as buildings have been damaged, with some reduced to rubble, and urgently need humanitarian assistance 👇🏽

We are deeply concerned with the impact of ongoing security operations on the civilian population in Jenin and Tulkarem, Tubas, and other locations in the northern West Bank. Many people have fled their homes to take shelter, including in crowded mosques and schools. With many homes damaged or destroyed, people are struggling to access basic needs such as clean water, food, medical care, and shelter. Winter weather has made it more difficult to survive. Displaced civilians are also struggling to find information about family members who have gone missing or who might have been detained. We are working with the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to coordinate aid distribution and medical evacuations. Displaced civilians in the northern West Bank requires urgent assistance. Finally, we reiterate that people should be treated humanely and protected from violence.

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 14/02/2025

As world leaders gather at #MunichSecuityConference, our president warns of the mounting costs of war and the security risks that could follow if #IHL is not better respected ➡️ ms.spr.ly/63324Uquk8

“The magnitude of destruction we see in today’s conflict zones is stretching international systems to their breaking point.”

The human cost is immeasurable, and the rebuilding costs astronomical. The threat of economic fallout extends far beyond conflict zones and risks disrupting global markets and undermining stability worldwide.

Conflict is the greatest driver of humanitarian needs, and if we are to reduce aid dependency and prevent the reversal of development gains,
we must mitigate the human impact of conflict—starting with a stronger commitment to upholding the rules of war.”

“The magnitude of destruction we see in today’s conflict zones is stretching international systems to their breaking point.”

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger
President of the ICRC

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