Like in physical war, trust and truth will be the first victims in digital frontier
… such as cyber-attacks, armed drones, and autonomous weapons systems, each raising new humanitarian …
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The endurance of the Geneva Conventions shows us what is possible
… parties have not yet adapted their choice of weapons and tactics to the unique … let me just say the following: cyber weapons, autonomous weapon systems and artificial … a significant opposition to the use of autonomous weapon systems with a strong sense …
Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux
… and IDPs, sexual violence in armed conflict, weapons, and dissemination of IHL, among … of joint projects with small arms and light weapons committees (SALWC), who may benefit … Red Cross as a voluntary relief society, autonomous and auxiliary to public authorities …
IHL session in Viet Nam: Experts tackle tough questions on cyber warfare and autonomous weapons
… people? In the context of cyber warfare and autonomous weapons, is IHL still relevant? Or, is it too … new methods being employed in current wars – autonomous weapon systems and cyber warfare. …
Autonomy, artificial intelligence and robotics: Technical aspects of human control
… the need to maintain human control over weapon systems and the use of force, both for … of the questions and concerns raised by autonomous weapon systems. In June 2018, the … control, drawing on experience with civilian autonomous systems. This report combines a …
The Geneva Conventions are for all of us
… as well as new ways to fight, for example autonomous weapon systems and remote technologies. With …
5 myths about the Geneva Conventions as they turn 70
… in cyberspace and new technologies such as autonomous weapons systems. The ICRC is concerned about … basic issues surrounding new technology and weapons, in particular the humanitarian …
Geneva Conventions: Humanity’s bet against horror in armed conflict
… of armed groups, or the arrival of autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence on the …
70 years of the Geneva Conventions: South Asia – Milestones
… of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems. In its final report … fully to all weapon systems, including autonomous weapon systems. 2014 2017–2018 2012 …
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). …
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