🌍 How can feminist insights transform sexual and reproductive health and rights in humanitarian settings?

Dive into our new blog by Peixuan Xie on empowering communities through rights-based care.

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Each day of this conflict is another day that humanitarian workers are unable to operate safely.

Our thoughts are with PRCS.

#NotATarget

Before the #GenevaConventions , there was the 1820 Treaty for the Regularization of War, between Simon Bolivar's forces and the Spanish Empire.

Take a journey back to this pivotal moment in #IHL history. 🌍💡

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#WarAndPeace #HistoryMatters @

📢Calling all experts on international humanitarian law! The Review launches a new call for papers on an often-overlooked topic: the protection of the dead in armed conflict and other humanitarian emergencies.

Details & submission: international-review.icrc.org/call-for-paper…
#IHL #CallForPapers

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Discover how 'IHL ambassadors' in the Asia-Pacific leverage rich traditions & cutting-edge thinking to shape and promote the laws of war.

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#GC75 #ProtectingHumanity

As States and humanitarian actors meet in #Brussels , the ICRC President issues an urgent call to act in compliance with #IHL and minimize people’s suffering.

Full speech here 🔽
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Happy to share my new podcast “Islamic Laws of War” hosted by Dr Samuel White, the Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics at the Adelaide Law School, Australia. In this episode we discuss how Islamic law can strength respect for IHL in Muslim contexts podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samue…

Today, the Review launches our new call for papers on an often-overlooked topic: the protection of the dead in armed conflicts and other humanitarian emergencies. Proposals are due 21 May at [email protected]. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

international-review.icrc.org/call-for-paper…

From darkness to light 🌈

How the Colombian Truth Commission's work with the LGBTIQ community is setting a new standard for humanitarian response and exploring the essence of impartial aid.

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#LGBTIQ #InclusiveHumanitarianism #intersectionality

🤔Ever wondered what it's like to step into the shoes of those impacted by armed conflict?

ICRC's 'If War Comes to You' is an interactive experience that allows you to explore #RulesOfWar and the important role we all play in promoting respect for #IHL : ifwarcomestoyou.com

The work and contribution of national committees on #IHL , are crucial.

✔️ In this post, ICRC colleagues Omar Mekky and Yasmin Bedir shine a spotlight on a two-year action plan where Arab states pledged commitments for the implementation of #IHL .

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Improvised landmines significantly affect people for a long time. Addressing them through humanitarian mine action and the @minebantreaty prioritises the needs of communities.

🆕 ICRC blog from our Director of Policy & Strategic Partnerships.

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Siege warfare has left millions of civilians trapped under fire, lacking food, water & medical care.
International humanitarian law imposes limits to besieging & besieged parties. First & foremost sieges may only be directed against enemy armed forces.
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Under international humanitarian law, conflict parties must do everything possible to search for & evacuate the wounded & sick, & provide them with medical care, w/o distinction except on medical grounds.
Hospitals, ambulances, medical personnel must be respected & protected.

How did the #EU align with UNSCR 2664 in 2023 to ensure humanitarian action is protected by #IHL ?

Today's #HLP post: our ICRC advisers explain why the EU's policy should be the default in future #sanctions designs 👇

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Apply until 15th March!

Research & writing on international humanitarian law is key not only for academia but also to influence state policy & practice.
The Foundation for the ICRC calls for submissions for the Paul Reuter Prize for #IHL . Apply until 15th March!
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This week’s blog, Roxana Radu and Eugenia Olliaro argue that #AI may contribute to both the problem and the solution when it comes to children in humanitarian action. 🌐

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