ICRC launches 2024-2027 institutional strategy
… the applicability of IHL to domains such as autonomous weapons, cyber warfare and the use of …
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Working together to protect health care across Asia-Pacific
… Protection of Health Care,” they agreed that: Weapon bearers must strengthen their respect … in the ministry of health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). …
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: "I truly believe in the preventive character of international humanitarian law"
… of warfare, such as cyber operations and autonomous weapons, is growing by the day. Authoritarian …
Speech given by ICRC President at National University of Mongolia
… across frontlines, based on dialogue with all weapons bearers ready to engage, we are … means of warfare – such as cyber warfare and autonomous weapons - have become subject of … some fundamental questions with regard to autonomous weapons about how machines can be …
Ten must-see films and series for IHL buffs
… the mountain) About forced displacement and weapon contamination Director: Carlos César … drones must comply with laws: ICRC President Autonomous weapon systems – Q&A Extraterritorial …
Geneva Conventions: Humanity’s bet against horror in armed conflict
… of armed groups, or the arrival of autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence on the …
ICRC and Parliaments: the fruitful collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union
… the ground, in particular by those who bear weapons. Here again, you as parliamentarians, … armed drones and robots (which include autonomous weapons). While there can be no … That will have to be determined by States. Autonomous weapons During the past 15 years, …
Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration
… with an arsenal of technologically advanced weapons. 2. The Republic of Dave shares a … systems of RAF armoured vehicles and other autonomous systems. 23. Lt. Gen. Crendle was … more military equipment, including drones and autonomous fighter jets. Acting on Col. …
Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2022
… bilateral and confidential dialogue with weapon bearers; and by enhancing awareness … that can arise from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Supported the … the call for a legally binding protocol on Autonomous Weapons Systems L. Arada/ICRC A PDL …
“It’s time to elevate the laws of war to a political priority”
… declaration to limit the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. Over this short … almost as if they were inevitable. Nuclear weapons continue to threaten all of us. And … is rapidly developing, with cyberoperations, autonomous weapons, and the use of outer space …
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