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 …
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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 …
Council of the EU calls for better protection in humanitarian aid
… (with others): interaction that permits autonomous but orchestrated action that avoids … the authorities in question, who might be: – weapon bearers, including security forces … the ICRC Civilians and combatants, or other weapon bearers, who are hors de combat or are …
ICRC President: "We must adopt a human-centered approach to the development and use of new technologies"
… operations in conjunction with traditional weapons, and the increasing role of artificial … First, trends indicate the future use of autonomous weapons systems against a wider … Conclude a new treaty regulating autonomous weapon systems. Such a treaty must …
ICRC president: "We must adopt a human-centred approach to the development and use of new technologies."
… operations in conjunction with traditional weapons, and the increasing role of artificial … First, trends indicate the future use of autonomous weapons systems against a wider … Conclude a new treaty regulating autonomous weapon systems. Such a treaty must …
Embassy of Canada and ICRC Conclude Insightful Alumni Discussion on Humanitarian Efforts to Mark World Red Cross Day
… frameworks to regulate new technologies like autonomous weapons systems, ensuring they meet …
75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions – “The one set of rules we all agree on”
… warfare New challenges such as cyber warfare, autonomous weapons and the use of weapons in outer space have become reality in …
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