ICRC LAW & POLICIY BLOG As many states, especially those with large and resourceful militaries, are exploring the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) in targeting decisions, there is an urgent need to understand the risks associated with these systems, one being the risks of bias. However, while concerns about bias are often mentioned in the military AI policy debate, how it manifests as harm and what can be done to address it is rarely discussed in depth. This represents a critical gap in efforts to ensure the lawful use of military AI. ICRC Blog / Podcast: PRIME SOURCE

On 23 August 2025, the panel of international prominent speakers, including former members of the United Nations, call for civil defence measures and necessary military intervention in accordance with international law and the obligation to prevent a genocide  -  Video credit: Protect Palestine

On 12 March 2025, four independent experts appointed by the Human Rights Council spoke to the press at the United Nations Office at Geneva on the human rights situation across the occupied Palestinian territory. • Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967 • Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism • Margaret Satterthwaite, Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers • Michael Fakhri, Special Rapporteur on the right to food - Video credit: UN HRC

On 27 February 2025, Hanaa Eltigani, Assistant Secretary-General of Youth Citizens Observers Network, spoke about Sudan to the Human Rights Council at its 58th session.

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Denmark’s welfare authority, Udbetaling Danmark, is using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including up to 60 fraud-detection algorithms, in its quest to identify benefits fraud. However, the Danish automated welfare system raises concerns about privacy erosion and human dignity. By deploying these fraud-detection algorithms alongside traditional surveillance methods, the authorities are enabling and expanding digitized mass surveillance. Racialized groups, migrants, refugees, and people with disabilities are all at risk of discrimination within this system. Filmmaker: Rolien Creton Credit: Amnesty International 2024

On 4 October, Ariana Tibon-Kilma, chairperson of the Republic of the Marshall Islands National Nuclear Commission, addressed the Human Rights Council at its 57th session during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands. #HRC57

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Gaza: “The first victim of the war is truth”

A report by United Nation's OCHA - Published: 2024-SEP-12

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The Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols form the core of international humanitarian law, which regulates the conduct of armed conflict and seeks to limit its effects. They protect people not taking part in hostilities and those who are no longer doing so. Source: ICRC . International Committee of the Red Cross – Geneva Conventions ++ Updated Commentary brings fresh insights on continued relevance of Geneva Conventions for treatment of prisoners of war (PoW) ++

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