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Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace

… advance the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons; and address the potential risks posed … need is particularly acute in the field of autonomous weapon systems. We reiterate the … to set clear prohibitions and restrictions on autonomous weapon systems and to conclude such …

Statement

International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin

… secure a Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA). Warfare is … in conflict, the implications of autonomous weapons systems now and in the future, and …

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Four people sat on a stage holding a discussion

2024 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts

… Challenges Report The prohibition of nuclear weapons: Protecting humanity from unspeakable suffering Nuclear weapons and IHL; The Treaty on the Prohibition … operations and other digital threats ; autonomous weapon systems ; artificial …

Report
An ICRC weapons contamination specialist talks to a Syrian Arab Red Crescent staff member during an explosive ordnance disposal training session. Ammar Saboh/ICRC

Philippines: Our humanitarian impact from January to June 2024

… unable to meet their basic needs, to wounded weapon bearers who need medical aid, we serve … artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapons have made armed conflicts … artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapons have made armed conflicts …

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Post-distribution monitoring at Lydia Village

China: ICRC VP calls for strengthening global security governance through IHL

… of new means and methods of warfare, such as autonomous weapons, complies with international … through checkpoints, it is not protected by weapons nor escorted by armed forces. The …

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China Xiangshan Forum Fourth Plenary

Republic of Korea: Preserving humanity in war by upholding the Geneva Conventions

… with IHL, and we must develop new limits on autonomous weapons systems. Without new legal constraints, autonomous weapons may operate with little …

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Balthasar Staehelin - the personal envoy of the ICRC president to China and head of the Regional Delegation for East Asia – speaks at the War Memorial of Korea on 10 September, 2024 in Seoul. He was attending an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Geneva Conventions and inaugurate the “Digital Dilemmas-Civilians at Heart” exhibition on Geneva Conventions and Digital Dilemmas. Photo by Ha Yong Sik and ICRC

Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law

… discussion of the day. Cyber operations, autonomous weapons and the consequences of the use of weapons in space are considerable challenges …

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Mesa de Encerramento

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: A human life is a human life

… will increase. Without new legal limits, autonomous weapons might operate with little restraint, … framework that imposes certain limits on autonomous weapon systems.  Deliberate …

News release
World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: The world must recommit to the framework for armed conflict that follows the premise of protecting life

… will increase. Without new legal limits, autonomous weapons might operate with little restraint, … framework that imposes certain limits on autonomous weapon systems.  Deliberate …

Statement

Geneva Conventions 75th anniversary: Foundational treaties save lives and dignity, but massive humanitarian suffering shows the world must recommit

… adhere to IHL, and develop new limits on autonomous weapon systems. The world has witnessed … will increase. Without new legal limits, autonomous weapons might operate with little …

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