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Director General of ICRC urges principled humanitarian action as a path to peace amidst global conflicts

… of warfare used. The use of highly explosive weapons in urban areas is a major concern.The growing risks posed by autonomous weapons systems that are unpredictable or …

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Communities need space to protect themselves and States must be proactive in granting it

… applying highest standards of precaution in weapons transfers; By setting up clear … to avoid and negotiating directly with weapons bearers. Connectivity has strengthened … can themselves approach authorities in a more autonomous way. Additionally, the ICRC is …

Statement

Embassy of Canada and ICRC Conclude Insightful Alumni Discussion on Humanitarian Efforts to Mark World Red Cross Day

… frameworks to regulate new technologies like autonomous weapons systems, ensuring they meet …

News release

ICRC launches 2024-2027 institutional strategy

… the applicability of IHL to domains such as autonomous weapons, cyber warfare and the use of …

News release

Seoul: State Representatives Discuss Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities to International Humanitarian Law

… of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapon systems (AWS), which raises various …

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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 …

Statement

ICRC Strategy 2024-2027: A compass for action for the next four years

… artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, autonomous weapons and the digitalization of conflict all …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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