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Thank you Xavier Bettel for hosting us at the Ministry and for 🇱🇺’s continuous support of ICRC's efforts in ensuring people affected by conflict can live in dignity and safety, including in the digital sphere. We look forward to embracing opportunities & challenges together🤝

The Geneva Conventions, adopted in 1949 & ratified worldwide, are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They: 🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting 🔹 Save lives & reduce suffering Our call for making #IHL a political priority👉ms.spr.ly/6010loRfj

“Despite universal backing for the Geneva Conventions, noncompliance remains a serious problem. IHL is under strain. Disregarded. Undermined to justify violence", Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, on the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. More👉🏽ms.spr.ly/6011lob71

As we mark 75 years of the #GenevaConventions amidst over 120 conflicts worldwide, we emphasize that: ▶️ wars have limits ▶️ #IHL remains crucial and relevant in today’s conflicts Read more👇icrc.org/en/document/sh…

“On this World Humanitarian Day, I stand in solidarity with civilians, and the brave Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers who risk their lives daily to help others. I thank them for their unwavering dedication” Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President

For 160 years, the respect for the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems has enabled us to deliver aid in a neutral & impartial way. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we call for respect and protection of these emblems, both in the physical world and in cyberspace. youtu.be/VpaXOAv3DpQ?si…

Since the first Geneva Convention in 1864, #IHL has stood the test of time by focusing on the protection of people through rules that uphold basic human values. Why these conventions remain vital in modern warfare? Read more👉 bit.ly/1864GC

💡Energy infrastructure sustains communities worldwide: from power plants to water stations & pumps, crucial systems keep our lights on and are crucial to providing healthcare services, among others. Under IHL, critical infrastructure must be protected. Even wars have limits.

To answer how digitalization impacts humanitarian orgs to operate in a principled way, we ask: ❓Eroding #humanity through automation & datafication? ❓Is #impartiality possible in an algorithmic world? ❓Can #neutrality survive the splinternet? bit.ly/3Z3v0V1

What are the risks, and potential, of using artificial intelligence in military decision-making? Our new ICRC series with the Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights launches an urgent discussion on AI DSS in military use of force. shorturl.at/Bewme #AI #IHL #MilitaryEthics

Timely access to reliable information can save lives during conflict. But the spread of harmful information can cause real-life harm on people & undermine humanitarian efforts. Learn about how the ICRC is addressing these threats in this new blog 👉 blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy…

How can the digital assets of the medical services & certain humanitarian operations be signaled and protected accordingly in cyberspace? Read/listen to this blog that explores the past, present, and future of ICRC's "Digital Emblem" project 👇

What are the ethical challenges with AI-based decision support systems? Today's #HLP post outlines issues related to bias, human autonomy and dignity, peer pressure and deskilling 👇👇 tinyurl.com/2ssc2kby

"The path to a brighter future for humanity is available to us...In war, that path is lit by the Geneva Conventions." #GC75 #PactForTheFuture

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! 🌐 How can humanitarian organizations be better prepared for cyber threats & strengthen their cybersecurity to protect those they serve? High time to revisit this blog 👇 blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy…

Cyber operations, autonomous weapons, artificial intelligence, and military use of space systems are redefining modern conflicts. How to build a culture of #IHL compliance that saves life & protects human dignity? More in ICRC’s 2024 #ChallengesReport👉bit.ly/3XLX0eT

The spread of harmful information can cause real-life harm to people and undermine humanitarian efforts. These narratives erode trust, fuel hatred, and make civilians more vulnerable in already dangerous situations.

The 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, starting today, brings together 191 National Societies, IFRC, ICRC, and states to tackle pressing humanitarian issues. Joint statement with IFRC 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6014WMyar

Two fundamental resolutions on international humanitarian law adopted at the International #RedCrossRedCrescent Conference! ☑️Creating a universal culture of compliance with #IHL ☑️Protecting civilians against the human cost of #ICT activities in armed conflicts #RCRC24

Honored to share the Chinese release of the ICRC report on digital threats to civilians in conflict zones. As the former special envoy for #Techplomacy at the ICRC, I particularly value this milestone. Read the report: icrc.org/zh/document/pr… 🧵