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Engaging discussion highlighted the collective duty of all conflict parties to uphold #IHL and emphasized the AU’s key role in reinforcing legal frameworks & supporting MS to protect civilians in digitalized warfare

Concluding the insightful discussion, Rania Machlab emphasized that #IHL applies to all technologi1cal developments in warfare. She called on states to adopt a treaty on #AWS and reaffirmed the #ICRC’s commitment to promoting universal adherence to international law.

There is a historical relationship between #Africa & #IHL. For instance, many #African #Cultures already had rules against inflicting unnecessary suffering or inhumane methods of warfare, aligning well with #IHL principles.

Upholding International Humanitarian Law to #Protect #Civilians in armed conflict is an #Obligation and a #Deliberate #Choice to preserve #Human #Dignity.

📢 Join us on this dialogue! AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance. Can AI tools help uphold the laws of war? → icrc.org/en/event/event… #IHL #MilitaryAI #ICRC #AIinWarfare #HumanitarianLaw

Across many traditions, safeguarding land, water and essential resources during conflict was a mark of responsibility & respect. #IHL upholds this principle—civilian means of survival must be protected. Learn more: bit.ly/4jZ4qUE #AfricanValuesInWar

Yesterday, ICRC to AfricanUnion held a productive exchange with Ms.Yema Silva, Deputy Permanent Representative of Angola to AU, & explored areas for collaboration on #Humanitarian issues & #IHL during #Angola’s Chairship of #AU in 2025.

The ICRC in its address to the #UNSC underlined that there are 130 conflicts around the #world. Many of which are #Protracted causing immense suffering on civilians. ICRC president, Mirjana Spoljaric calls for #GlobalAction on #Adherence to #IHL to better #ProtectCivilians

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At #ASEC2025, Hillary Kiboro underscores the duty of states to uphold #IHL and ensure unhindered humanitarian access. A reminder of their role in addressing #Displacement, # and preventing people from going #missing during armed conflict and other humanitarian crises

Protecting, empowering, and uplifting every child to live, learn, and lead should be a priority for every nation. This #DAC2025 is a time to reflect, listen, and support the next generation, particularly in areas facing marginalisation due to conflict or other forms of violence.

💥 28 years after the Ottawa Treaty, anti-personnel mines still kill and maim civilians, especially children. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warns: weakening the global ban on landmines would put even more civilian lives at risk. Read more 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6014StyRg

From front lines to detention centers, children face violence, displacement, and loss. On this #DayOfTheAfricanChild, we call for full #Adherence to #IHL #Access to #Education and #Rights of #Children prioritized in conflict settings — especially in #WarZones. #DAC2025

Sexual violence is tragically prevalent in many conflicts –not only as a by-product of war but increasingly used as a deliberate strategy to dehumanize individuals and break communities apart. #IHL contains rules that protect women in armed conflict and #Prohibits #SexualViolence

Armed conflict and violence have uprooted millions across Africa. Today on #WorldRefugeeDay, we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of those who’ve been forced to flee. Every journey matters. Every life deserves safety and dignity.

It doesn't matter how. It doesn't matter who. It doesn't matter where. It doesn't matter why. Torture is never acceptable and always illegal.

The ICRC to AfricanUnion briefed African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security on the humanitarian situation across Africa, calling for an urgent action to uphold #IHL, #Safeguard #Humanitarian #Space, and #ProtectCivilians. Member States were also urged to join the Global #IHL Initiative.

Yesterday,ICRC to AfricanUnion held a productive exchange with H.E Nakagawa NAKAGAWA Tsutomu, AmbJapan to African Union on preparations for #TICAD9. Discussion focused on collaboration around an ICRC-led side event on the humanitarian impact of #landmines with a focus on Africa.

Today the ICRC made a presentation at the ongoing #AUFellowship on #Disarmament highlighting the humanitarian imperative of #Regulating #Arms transfers which is part of #Upholding #Respect for International Humanitarian Law #IHL. African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security

ICRC to AfricanUnion held a discussion with H.E Amb. Tebelelo A. Baong, the Permanent Representative of Botswana to the AU. Areas for collaboration include Botswana’s PSC chairship in October, the annual ICRC’s briefing to the #PSC and an engagement with the Committee of Experts.