5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza
The organization establishes itself as a key humanitarian actor. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been present in Fortaleza for five years, collaborating with municipal and …
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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002 - 3-year Frame Agreement – WHO-approved Mosquito Net LLIN 190x180x150cm 230H
Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002) to establish a 3-year Framework Agreement for …
EVENT: Artificial Intelligence in Military Decision Making: Legal and Humanitarian Implications
Military uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread. A growing number of reports allege the use of AI in military planning and decision-making …
IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions
Upon the invitation of the Romanian government, the ICRC participated in two events in Bucharest to promote international humanitarian law (IHL) in Romania. The event held on 8 May was hosted at the …
Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza
14-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 12 Red Cross National Societies (or their branch) are combining efforts to open a field hospital in Rafah, Gaza, to …
International Humanitarian Law and New Technologies Workshop - Kigali, Rwanda
Objectives The workshop will provide a platform for expert exchanges between military practitioners, humanitarians and academic experts to raise awareness on emergingtechnologies used in warfare and …
Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific
Living in the shadow of conflict A normal day, a daily chore, a deafening blast, moments of chaos and then a life forever shaken and disrupted – that's how victims of landmine explosions or …
Senior Humanitarian Professionals and Policy Makers Course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 2024
About the Event Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this course on international humanitarian law (IHL) is designed to help senior humanitarian practitioners and …
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: computation and Artificial Intelligence in military decision-making
Decision support systems (DSS) are computerized tools that are designed to aid such human decision-making. They do so by displaying, synthesizing or analysing relevant information, and/or by …
Expert Consultation report – Artificial intelligence and Related Technologies in Military Decision-Making on the Use of Force in Armed conflicts: Current Developments and Potential Implications
During the past decade, there has been a significant focus on autonomous weapon systems (AWS) in legal and policy discussions on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military …
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