Elizabeth Rushing

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Elizabeth Rushing

Elizabeth Rushing

@ejrushing

Editor-in-Chief of @ICRC's law & policy blog and host of Humanity in War podcast, covering all things #IHL and #humanitarian policy... It's chaos. Be kind.

Katılım Ağustos 2012
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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach
ICRC Law & Policy Outreach@ICRC_LawPolicy·
Maritime tensions remind us how vital the law on warfare at sea remains. Our naval warfare series explores how IHL protects civilian shipping & seafarers, and whether existing rules fit for modern naval operations. Read more → bit.ly/4btgUki #IHL #NavalWarfare
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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach@ICRC_LawPolicy·
⚖️We're delighted to co-host a joint symposium with @just_security and @ejiltalk on the updated @ICRC Commentary on the GC IV. Following 5 years of research, it consolidates 70+ years of law and practice to guide civilian protection today. Read more: bit.ly/3OiPkOU
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ICRC Law & Policy Outreach@ICRC_LawPolicy·
🕊 For six decades, the #FundamentalPrinciples have enabled aid to cross frontlines & hope to reach despair. But today's climate puts them under extraordinary strain. Read why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered → bit.ly/4nn0kGK @ICRC
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Language matters, and the protections of international law are crucial when facing global trends of #dehumanization. Today's post, on the urgent need to protect the dignity and rights of detainees 👇 bit.ly/3AyIZZ9
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In 2024, some 210 million people live in areas controlled by armed groups, of which the @ICRC engages with 60%. In today's post, @mattbam1 shares insights on the ICRC’s critical humanitarian engagement amidst state-imposed and security barriers. bit.ly/48w8HtC
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.@ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric message to States at the opening of the #RCRC24: “This is not the time to lower standards, ambitions or benchmarks. Now is the moment for international humanitarian law to be applied, and for humanity to prevail”
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@ifrc More than 120 armed conflicts rage across the world today. International humanitarian law exists to reduce the suffering in conflicts. Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, asks States to respect & ensure respect for the rules of war in her opening remarks➡️ ms.spr.ly/6013W3mxH

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You: a dedicated, conscientious, entry-level humanitarian communicator. Us: a kind team, passionate about law, policy, and outreach in the humanitarian field. 🌍 We’re hiring an Associate for our Law and Policy Outreach team @ICRC. Apply by 17 Nov! shorturl.at/1yGYx
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Food insecurity remains a critical issue in modern armed conflicts. Today's post highlights key legal protections under #IHL, including the prohibition against using starvation as a method of warfare, and urges to avoid unduly narrow interpretations. shorturl.at/oLnPM
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Protecting personnel who operate and repair essential service infrastructure during armed conflict is crucial. Today's post shares insights from a new report by @ICRC and @rodekorsnorge, emphasizing safer access. shorturl.at/hLfEk #IHL
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