Urbanization of Conflict
Conflicts increasingly take place in urban areas, often resulting in devastating humanitarian consequences for civilians and civilian objects. Military and civilians/civilian objects are usually intermingled in cities presenting its own challenges for the application of IHL. This month's theme focuses on issues relating to fighting in urban centres and invites submissions relating to the disruption of services, displacement, the protection of civilians against the effects of urban warfare, the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, and sieges.
IHL shoulders the responsibility of ensuring that novel means and methods of warfare remain under the cardinal principles of IHL.
An exploration of the legitimacy of lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS) in the IHL discourse.
A discussion on the ways in which traditional rules and prohibitions of IHL would apply to emerging new weapons technologies.
An analysis of the threat to civilians due to data breaching cyber operations in light of protections available under the Law of Armed Conflict.
A discussion on the development of IHL till date, key achievements of the Geneva Conventions, and some missed opportunities.
An exploration of controversies in the construction of principles of IHL, shedding light on their application in contemporary conflicts.
How are different conflicts classified under IHL? What is the difference between International & Non-international Armed Conflicts?
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"The resolution invited 'States to carry out an analysis of the areas requiring further domestic implementation'.
These recommendations led a number of States to consider working on a voluntary report on the implementation of #IHL at the domestic level. "
- @CDroegeICRC
"In 2019, Members of the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent adopted Resolution 1 entitled 'Bringing #IHL Home: a roadmap for better national implementation of international humanitarian law'" - @CDroegeICRC #InternationalLawWeek
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/bringing-ihl-home-guidelines-national-implementation-international-humanitarian-law
