Strengthening the guardrails of humanity: IHL at the heart of peacebuilding
The discussion, held under the framework of the Global IHL Initiative – launched in 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the implementation of IHL and reaffirm its universal principles.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Amid global tensions and growing inequalities, world leaders have agreed on a renewed promise to build fairer, more inclusive soci…
Full article at source: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Ukraine: How a frontline changed two towns
In 2022, their house was flattened – not a wall left standing. Their farming equipment was destroyed.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
South Sudan: Over 445,000 people displaced by armed conflict as funding dries up
Throughout the year, the scope of the armed conflict has widened, affecting civilians living across South Sudan, primarily in areas of Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Kuwait and ICRC hold fourth high-level strategic dialogue to reinforce humanitarian partnership
H.E. Ambassador Khalid AlMaghamis, chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society:
“Since its establishment in 1966, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society has worked in close partnership with the ICRC as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, advancing humanitarian action and ensuring that aid reaches those most in need, including in forgotten crises.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Civilian Involvement in Digitalizing Armed Conflicts
As part of a joint initiative on the Digitalization of Conflict: Humanitarian Impact and Legal Protection by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, extensive research and consultations with experts from all regions of the world were carried out to examine how international humanitarian law applies to civilian involvement in cyber and other digital activities during armed conflicts.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Families of missing persons to call for global action
The Conference – the only global forum of its kind – will bring together more than 900 participants from over 50 countries, both online and in person, to share experiences, foster solidarity and push for stronger, long-term responses to one of the most devastating legacies of conflict, migration and violence.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
#SocialSummit2025 is underway in Doha. The Summit is a chance for the international community to come together and put workers’ vo…
The Summit is a chance for the international community to come together and put workers’ voices and rights at the center for an inclusive, sustainable future, says ILO Social Dialogue Officer Andrea Marinucci.
Full article at source: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Australia officially endorses the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS)! 🇦🇺🚀🇪🇺 By embracing these standards, Austral…
By embracing these standards, Australia reinforces its commitment to safer, more sustainable, and globally compatible space operations.
Full article at source: Australian Space Agency (ASA)
It’s a moment to rethink social development in a new era. This podcast explores why the Second World Summit for Social Development…
This podcast explores why the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha matters and what’s at stake for social development, multilateralism, and the ILO’s mission to advance social justice.
Full article at source: International Labour Organization (ILO)
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