📢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
🌍 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
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
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
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
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
📅 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
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
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
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
