Republic of Korea: Preserving humanity in war by upholding the Geneva Conventions
… with IHL, and we must develop new limits on autonomous weapons systems. Without new legal constraints, autonomous weapons may operate with little …
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Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law
… discussion of the day. Cyber operations, autonomous weapons and the consequences of the use of weapons in space are considerable challenges …
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: A human life is a human life
… will increase. Without new legal limits, autonomous weapons might operate with little restraint, … framework that imposes certain limits on autonomous weapon systems. Deliberate …
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: The world must recommit to the framework for armed conflict that follows the premise of protecting life
… will increase. Without new legal limits, autonomous weapons might operate with little restraint, … framework that imposes certain limits on autonomous weapon systems. Deliberate …
Geneva Conventions 75th anniversary: Foundational treaties save lives and dignity, but massive humanitarian suffering shows the world must recommit
… adhere to IHL, and develop new limits on autonomous weapon systems. The world has witnessed … will increase. Without new legal limits, autonomous weapons might operate with little …
South Africa: 22nd Annual Regional Seminar on IHL
… and emerging issues such as the impact of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) and the impact of digital …
Mexico: ICRC urges Latin American and Caribbean states to reaffirm commitment to the ‘rules of war’ on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
… such as cyber and information operations, autonomous weapon systems, and the use of artificial …
China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu
… cultural property, cyber warfare, AI and autonomous weapons, arms control, the criminal repression …
Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration, deadline extended
… with an arsenal of technologically advanced weapons. 2. The Republic of Dave shares a … systems of RAF armoured vehicles and other autonomous systems. 23. Lt. Gen. Crendle was … more military equipment, including drones and autonomous fighter jets. Acting on Col. …
African Union: AU, ICRC, and WFP Join Forces in Exhibition Highlighting Humanitarian Action in Africa
… conflicts, including cyber operations, autonomous weapons systems, and the role of social media …
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