ICRC President Spoljaric Calls for a Return to the Geneva Conventions
Meeting with Pope Leo XIV, ICRC President Spoljaric pointed out that international humanitarian law is eroding and called for global cooperation and peace.
Following her meeting with Pope Leo XIV, International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric emphasized that respect for international law must be restored in conflict zones.
Meeting with Pope Leo XIV and Warnings
Following her meeting with Pope Leo XIV, International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric stated that restoring respect for international law in conflict zones is essential.
International Conference to be Held in Jordan
Spoljaric stated that preparations are ongoing for an international conference hosted by King Abdullah II of Jordan on December 7, which aims to reaffirm belief in international humanitarian law.
So far, 122 countries have explicitly expressed their intention to participate in this important gathering.
Rising Conflicts and Erosion of Law
The International Committee of the Red Cross classifies more than 130 conflicts worldwide, the highest number seen since the Second World War.
President Spoljaric drew attention to the diminishing respect for international humanitarian law and the rise of dehumanizing rhetoric, which heralds the worst atrocities.
Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapon Systems
Voicing concerns regarding artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems on the battlefield, the official emphasized that human control and accountability must be preserved.
She called, alongside the UN Secretary-General, for the establishment of a legal framework to ban fully autonomous weapons.