38 years ago, #Chernobyl changed our world. Today, nuclear disaster risks remain a major concern☢️ When sites like nuclear power plants become battlegrounds, the stakes for civilians are immense. International Humanitarian Law (#IHL) includes provisions for their protection ⚖️
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
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20,000 staff, 100 countries, 1 mission: to uphold IHL and protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
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Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It takes action in response to emergencies and promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. Find out more about the ICRC by visiting the following links: Where we work http://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work Working for the ICRC https://careers.icrc.org/ Current Opportunities https://bit.ly/2GuHdZR
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🌟UPCOMING CONFERENCE🌟 Digital Dilemmas: Building Digital Resilience in Humanitarian Crises Organized by EPFL EssentialTech Centre and the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC in partnership with Center for Digital Trust (C4DT), EPFL. Tuesday May 21, 2024 18:00 – 21:00 EPFL Forum Rolex When digital technologies intersect with humanitarian crises, understanding the risks and opportunities they can bring is paramount. Speakers will delve into the digital risks for people affected by humanitarian crises and map out actionable steps that stakeholders across various sectors — ranging from humanitarians, academia, government, to the private sector — can take to address these pressing challenges. With addresses from Martin Vetterli (President of EPFL), Anna Fontcuberta-Morral (EPFL Associate Vice President for Centers and Platforms), Gilles Carbonnier (Vice-President of ICRC) as well as a panel discussion with Ariane Bauer (Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, ICRC), Carmela Troncoso (Associate Professor, Security and Privacy Engineering, EPFL SPRING Lab) and Katharina Frey (Deputy Head of Division for Digital Foreign Policy, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA). The conference will be followed by music and cocktail! PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION HERE👉 https://lnkd.in/eQmzGQz7 Klaus Schonenberger, Grégoire Castella, Philippe Stoll Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), ROLEX, ETH Board
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#Neutrality is one of our Fundamental Principles. We may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious, or ideological nature.
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Civilians must be protected. In this #ICRC blog, experts stress that #EWIPA's Declaration success depends on turning political will into concrete actions, such as better military training, and sharing best practices to uphold IHL, among others. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYWCp2uk
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"We are witnessing a global & collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts": Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President. Read her statement for the 1st follow-up conference for the implementation of the Political Declaration on explosive weapons 👇🏽 #EWIPAOslo http://ms.spr.ly/6043YHySP
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We have been providing humanitarian aid to those in need, wherever they are, since 1863. #FromTheArchives #ICRC
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Climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss are reshaping our 🌎. We support people affected by armed conflict and violence while addressing climate-related challenges and collaborating on environmental protection and climate adaptation. #EarthDay
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Why is our #neutrality essential? Neutrality means we take action, but never take sides. 👉 Learn more about our fundamental principles: http://ms.spr.ly/6043iQQwb