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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 …

Statement

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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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The Geneva Conventions are for all of us

… as well as new ways to fight, for example autonomous weapon systems and remote technologies. With …

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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 …

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Geneva Conventions: Humanity’s bet against horror in armed conflict

… of armed groups, or the arrival of autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence on the …

Article

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 …

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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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Fifth Commonwealth Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference on IHL

… to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in 2017; and nine to the Arms … modern warfare, with an emphasis on cyber and autonomous weapons, private military and security …

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