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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⏳ 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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🤖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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

⏰ 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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🌍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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

⏳ 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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📅 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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🌍 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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

📢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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Can updated interpretations of IHL close its longstanding gendered gaps? A new analysis examines how the revised Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention addresses – and is constrained by – its gendered foundations. Read more → lnkd.in/eTYytf57 #IHL #GenderJustice

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

La versión en español de “IHL in Action” ya está disponible: ihl-in-action.icrc.org/es Los casos se publicarán por temáticas, comenzando con la conducción de las hostilidades. #DIH #DíaDelIdiomaEspañol

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Spanish version of “IHL in Action” is now live. Explore case studies documenting respect for International Humanitarian law (IHL) in armed conflict: ihl-in-action.icrc.org/es #IHL #SpanishLanguageDay

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

As armed conflict becomes more digitalized, how can civilians be protected in an interconnected battlespace? ICT activities raise pressing humanitarian and legal questions. Read more → lnkd.in/ecAyD4Zb #IHL #CyberOperations #ProtectionOfCivilians

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

123.2 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide by the end of 2024. Large-scale conflicts risk pushing this even higher. A new ICRC analysis explores challenges and the need for advance planning. Read more → lnkd.in/enHM_YYN #IHL #Displacement

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

As some European states reconsider the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, what’s at stake for civilians? Anti-personnel mines remain indiscriminate and of limited military value. Read more → lnkd.in/eH6d5wCe #MineAction #IHL #Protection

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

When conflict ends, education doesn’t always return. IHL can guide children’s safe return to school in post-conflict settings. A framework for recovery, safety, and inclusion. Read more → lnkd.in/ekvV-bvf #IHL #Education #PostConflict #ChildRights

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

To mark 75 years of the Geneva Conventions, the International Committee of the Red Cross hosted a global colloquium exploring these fundamental questions. More → lnkd.in/eW6qiWSU #IHL #GenevaConventions #GC75#HumanitarianLaw #ICRC

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🔎Meet the panelists for “Protecting Missing Persons in Armed Conflict: Engaging Non-State Armed Groups” who will discuss practical steps NSAG can take to prevent disappearance & family separation. Join the conversation → lnkd.in/enTsiUsr

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Could a 1977 treaty help address modern environmental warfare? Vanessa Murphy & Helen Obregón Gieseken revisit ENMOD and its untapped potential. Read more → lnkd.in/exqS9kQX #IHL #ENMOD #Environment #ArmedConflict

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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

When climate change is seen only as a “conflict multiplier,” we miss how people actually experience insecurity. Read more → lnkd.in/esNn9GCE #ClimateChange #HumanitarianAction #Protection

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