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President Spoljaric addresses the European Humanitrian Forum
… well-framed humanitarian exemptions in EU autonomous sanctions regimes. Third, …
The challenges for humanitarian action in today’s conflicts: the perspective from the International Committee of the Red Cross
… the potentially indiscriminate impacts of autonomous weapons and the profound ethical …
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 …
Twelve issues: What States can do to improve respect for IHL in 2022
… to develop apace, with cyber operations, autonomous weapons and the use of outer space … by adopting legally binding rules on autonomous weapons; by ratifying the Treaty on … during armed conflicts – just as on any weapon, means and method of warfare used by a …
ICRC President statement on 150th Anniversary of the St Petersburg Declaration
… They set limits not only to prohibit a new weapon but also to reaffirm the humanitarian … agreement to prohibit the use of a weapon in war – exploding bullets – deemed to … the significant interest of militaries in autonomous weapons, there is a growing risk …
ICRC Strategy 2024-2027: A compass for action for the next four years
… artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, autonomous weapons and the digitalization of …
The rise of artificial intelligence requires a human-centred approach in conflict zones
… use of AI in military decision making, or autonomous weapons , could pose significant … approach and that any use of AI in weapon systems must be approached with great …
Bangladesh: 16th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2025 National Rounds — Call for Registration
… of artificial intelligence and advanced autonomous robotics. It consists of a … Upon its transfer in 2005, Cern was granted autonomous status within Manustan and Cern …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
… purposes, such as artificial intelligence in autonomous weapon systems and cyber warfare. Let me add …
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