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Protective by design: safely delivering connectivity as aid
Over the past decade, there has been a large and growing demand for digital services – such as ‘connectivity as aid’. Such services can be of great h…
5 years, 1 month ago
Digital safe havens: sheltering civilians from military cyber operations
In the spring of 2021, the ICRC and Geneva Academy jointly organized a student essay competition on the protection of civilians against the dangers p…
5 years, 2 months ago
Future developments in military cyber operations and their impact on the risk of civilian harm
Over the past decade, several States have begun to develop military cyber elements capable of both defending their national interests, as well as pro…
5 years, 2 months ago
Assessing the risks of civilian harm from military cyber operations during armed conflicts
How can countries at war assess the potential harm that cyber operations may cause to civilians? In this post, part of our series on avoiding civilia…
5 years, 2 months ago
The principle of non-refoulement under Islamic law and international law
As we mark World Refugee Day this year, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced new and staggering figures, ones that have been g…
5 years, 2 months ago
Stepping into the breach: military responses to global cyber insecurity
As the global geo-political landscape continues to experience increasing fragmentation, cyberspace grows in importance as a future conflict domain. M…
5 years, 2 months ago
Avoiding civilian harm during military cyber operations: six key takeaways
In today’s armed conflicts, cyber operations are increasingly used in support of and alongside kinetic operations. Several States have publicly ackno…
5 years, 2 months ago
If not us, who? How States implement the legal framework protecting the environment from conflict
The International Law Commission’s long-running project to codify and progressively develop the legal framework protecting the environment in relatio…
5 years, 2 months ago
Protecting the environment during armed conflict: IHL and Islamic law
Protecting the environment during armed conflict is garnering renewed attention in light of the ongoing climate and environment crisis. At its root, …
5 years, 3 months ago
Feasible precautions during urban attacks: the ‘art’ of the practically possible
Every military operation conducted within a city is likely to affect the people living there, a reality reflected in the law of war rules that oblige…
5 years, 3 months ago