Cordula Droege
@corduladroege.bsky.social
Chief Legal Officer @icrc.org
International humanitarian law #IHL, humanitarian disarmament, humanitarian action.
International humanitarian law #IHL, humanitarian disarmament, humanitarian action.
On 15 May the first state consultation of the ICT workstream under the #GlobalIHL Initiative brought together over 100 States and key organizations — in Geneva and online. A few key takeaways 🧵
May 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
On 15 May the first state consultation of the ICT workstream under the #GlobalIHL Initiative brought together over 100 States and key organizations — in Geneva and online. A few key takeaways 🧵
The gap between #IHL norms and the reality of violations of international humanitarian law in conflicts is glaring.
Ratifications, teaching, training, criminal law must translate into compliance on the frontline. What can states do better and differently to prevent #IHL violations?
Ratifications, teaching, training, criminal law must translate into compliance on the frontline. What can states do better and differently to prevent #IHL violations?
May 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The number of missing persons and suffering endured by their families is a measure of the failure of respect for international humanitarian law in wars. Peace for these families is not just the end of conflict. The fate of missing persons must be a priority on the way to peace.
April 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The number of missing persons and suffering endured by their families is a measure of the failure of respect for international humanitarian law in wars. Peace for these families is not just the end of conflict. The fate of missing persons must be a priority on the way to peace.
If not now, then when?
Join the global initiative to boost political commitment to #IHL.
🙏 to the 80+ states for attending the high level event today. We look forward to global action w/ all states to turn the tide: the human, social, economic cost of war is unacceptable & unsustainable.
Join the global initiative to boost political commitment to #IHL.
🙏 to the 80+ states for attending the high level event today. We look forward to global action w/ all states to turn the tide: the human, social, economic cost of war is unacceptable & unsustainable.
February 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If not now, then when?
Join the global initiative to boost political commitment to #IHL.
🙏 to the 80+ states for attending the high level event today. We look forward to global action w/ all states to turn the tide: the human, social, economic cost of war is unacceptable & unsustainable.
Join the global initiative to boost political commitment to #IHL.
🙏 to the 80+ states for attending the high level event today. We look forward to global action w/ all states to turn the tide: the human, social, economic cost of war is unacceptable & unsustainable.