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As we mark IHL Day, Geneva Call’s Ukraine Country Director Michael Young highlights IHL's validity and practicality. “The rules are simple and clear,” he says. “IHL remains fundamental to not just how you conduct the war, but to how wars end.” #IHL #CivilianProtection #IHLDay
Humanitarian and human rights organizations are good at documenting violations. But there is an asymmetry when it comes to recognising when a conflict party improves its behaviour. So what incentives can we build so that behavioural improvement is finally recognised? #BehaviouralChange #IHL
"IHL is there to protect innocent people impacted by conflict." Barry Andrews, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Development, talks about why #IHL matters now more than ever as "the entire edifice is called into question." 🎥 Watch the video to learn more
Geneva Call's Tina Gewis talks at the #AIforGood Summit about #AIregulation in warfare, civilian protection, and why the perspectives of armed groups and de facto or provisional authorities must be included when building AI regulation frameworks and policies.
Who is accountable when #AI makes life-and-death decisions in war? Join Geneva Call at the #AIforGood Summit to discuss AI, autonomous weapons, and the urgent need for stronger international rules. 🗣 Tina Gewis 🗓 July 8 | ⏱️ 11:00 CEST 📍 State of Geneva booth www.geneve-int.ch/ai-use-force...
Congratulations to Ireland as it begins its Presidency of the Council of the European Union today. Geneva Call looks forward to working closely with the Presidency to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law and protect civilians affected by armed conflict. #IHL #CivilianProtection
Director of Operations Atif Hameed recently completed a week-long visit to Yemen, one of the world's most severe crises, meeting government ministers, military leaders, civil society, and aid organizations to align on priorities.
📣 Save the Date | 23 June 2026, 16:00–17:30 CEST Geneva Call DG Alain Délétroz joins the European Parliament’s DROI Subcommittee for an exchange on the human rights situation in the Sahel amid recent regional developments. 👉https://bit.ly/4v5UkpX
The Laws of War Bootcamp has won two national awards in Ukraine. Developed with veterans, military experts, and IHL specialists, it combines e-learning, combat scenarios, and simulations. Since launch: 12,000+ users and 5M+ reached. 👉 bit.ly/4vghlHt
From Colombia to Myanmar, Syria to the DRC, and across Iraq, Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan and beyond, Geneva Call works to protect civilians affected by conflict. In 2025, we engaged 186 AGDAs, helping turn dialogue into protection. 🔗Annual Report 2025: bit.ly/4wQjDyl
For over 25 years, Geneva Call has worked to strengthen civilian protection through engagement with armed groups and de facto authorities. One lesson remains clear: meaningful change is possible. 🔗 Read more in our 2025 Annual Report: bit.ly/4wQjDyl #ImpactWeek #GenevaCall
In 2025, Geneva Call adapted its Sahel engagement. Cross-border dialogue, awareness sessions in neutral locations, and trusted mediators helped maintain contact with hard-to-reach armed groups, preserving space for humanitarian engagement. 🔗 bit.ly/4wQjDyl
Protection outcomes in one of the world’s most severe crises. In 2025, Geneva Call engaged seven armed groups and de facto authorities in Sudan, and strengthened respect for IHL and IHRL - contributing to improved civilian protection. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4wQjDyl
In Ukraine, in 2025, Geneva Call supported the development of practical IHL guidance for drone operations, now integrated into military training. Nearly 9,000 personnel were reached, with potential to exceed 100,000 as the guidance scales. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4wQjDyl
In 2025, Geneva Call engaged with armed groups across key areas of Iraq, reaching regions home to over 4 million civilians. As a result of sustained humanitarian dialogue, armed groups took steps that improved civilian protection. 🔗 Annual Report 2025: bit.ly/4wQjDyl
In Colombia, in 2025, Geneva Call empowered communities to strengthen their own protection. Through a structured capacity-building process, local leaders increased their knowledge of IHL and humanitarian negotiation. Annual Report 2025 👉 bit.ly/4wQjDyl #ImpactWeek #GenevaCall
In 2025, Geneva Call reached around 780 members and leaders of armed groups in the DRC, leading to 4 unilateral declarations reflecting commitments to adopt practices more consistent with IHL and the protection of civilians. Read more in our Annual Report👉 bit.ly/4wQjDyl
In 2025, Geneva Call engaged 186 armed groups, trained 6,500+ AGDA members and worked with 126 local partners across areas home to an estimated 35 million people. 15 new commitments were secured from armed groups. 🔗 Read more in Geneva Call's 2025 Annual Report: bit.ly/4wQjDyl
Preserving humanity on all fronts - Geneva Call’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. In a year marked by growing conflict and shrinking humanitarian space, our work focused on one goal: protecting civilians. 🔗 Explore the report: bit.ly/4wQjDyl #ImpactWeek #GenevaCall
Africa facing the challenges of stability, integration & sovereignty” — at the Dakar International Forum 2026 dialogue focused on sustainable solutions. Geneva Call continues working through humanitarian dialogue to protect civilians and support lasting stability.
At the 3rd Ministerial Humanitarian Conference on Sudan in Berlin this week, Geneva Call DG Alain Délétroz stressed that dialogue with all parties to the conflict is not optional, but essential: “Dialogue - however difficult - is one of the few tools to reduce harm in real time.”
Wishing a joyful and blessed Easter to those who celebrate. May this season of renewal inspire hope, compassion, and continued efforts to protect civilians in armed conflicts. #Easter
Director of Operations, Atif Hameed, met with Cosmin Dobran, Director for Peace, Partnerships and Crisis Management (EEAS) to discuss Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria and ongoing work to protect civilians in the region.
Geneva Call wishes a joyful Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate. May this Eid inspire renewed commitment to compassion, dialogue, and peace. #EidMubarak
What does resetting humanitarian access mean in practice? At #HNPW2026, speakers highlighted the importance of principled engagement, dialogue with armed actors, and strengthened coordination between international, national and local actors.
In Brussels this week, Geneva Call DG Alain Délétroz met with European External Action Service leaders and partners to discuss crises from Iran to Ukraine, Afghanistan and the Sahel. Humanitarian engagement with armed actors remains critical to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian norms.
DG Alain Délétroz met members of the @europarl.europa.eu and SEDE Committee this week. We look forward to continued dialogue on how operational humanitarian expertise complements European security and defence policy efforts. @nathalieloiseau.bsky.social @hneumannmep.bsky.social @masz.bsky.social
What practical pathways exist for resetting humanitarian access in areas controlled by Armed Groups and De Facto Authorities, based on field realities from Africa? Register here to join the discussion: bit.ly/4sqAeFH @nonviolentpeaceforce.org @nrc-global.bsky.social @icvanetwork.bsky.social