Head of the ICRC’s Arms & Conduct of Hostilities Unit. Tweets on new tech, urban warfare, weapons & humanitarian issues
Joined September 2020
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Laurent Gisel retweeted
Disarmament & non-proliferation are essential to preventing war & strengthening international peace & security.
They are also critical to reducing the human cost of armed conflict & advancing the protective purpose of #IHL
@LGiselICRC addressed #UNGA1C: ms.spr.ly/6019asIbf
Laurent Gisel retweeted
Lebanon has joined the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention – amid ongoing armed conflict.
Where mines still shape daily life, impede return, and block recovery, the need for limits in war is clear.
Read more → lnkd.in/eUqd5VUb
#IHL #MineAction
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📢Watch here the launch of the progress report of the Global initiative to galvanize political commitment for international humanitarian law - the product of consultations with 130 states, expert meetings and events around the world:
#IHL
youtube.com/live/-SzsS0NHGjk… via @YouTube
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We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Read more: icrc.org/en/news-release/isr…
ALT We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The complex operation, which takes place at the request of the parties, is crucial to reuniting separated families. The ICRC’s role in this operation is that of a neutral intermediary, and is strictly humanitarian. The parties to the conflict determined the terms of the ceasefire agreement, including the individuals to be released and the timeline; the ICRC was not involved in the negotiations. It is the responsibility of the parties to the agreement to ensure these operations are conducted safely and with dignity.
Laurent Gisel retweeted
That’s a wrap from #GCF2025 in #Riyadh✅
The @ICRC footprint? Putting the humanitarian voice at the center of cyber talks — from tackling harmful narratives and protecting civilians in war to shaping policy and diplomacy for a safer digital future. @gcfriyadh
Laurent Gisel retweeted
Last year, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and the ICRC launched the Global Initiative on humanitarian law. They now call to end IHL violations and announce their plan to hold a 2026 high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war.
ms.spr.ly/6016sUbqi
Laurent Gisel retweeted
At #ECOSOC HAS, DG @EdvinSkrt delivered a joint cross-regional statement on behalf of 🇩🇿🇨🇷🇸🇱🇸🇮: co-chairs of the Global IHL Initiative’s workstream on protection of civilian infrastructure.@ICRC
Backed by 55+ cosponsors, a clear call to uphold IHL and protect what matters most.
Laurent Gisel retweeted
We must uphold, not weaken, international humanitarian law & the vision of a mine-free world.
Statement by @ICRC, @ifrc & Red Cross Societies of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden on withdrawal from the Mine Ban Convention:
icrc.org/en/news-release/war…
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.@ICRC pleased to see #CCMISM25 statements upholding #HumanitarianDisarmament & @ISUCCM Convention norms, calls on States to help raise awareness on #IHL as essential to safeguarding humanity.
Laurent Gisel retweeted
This week, ICRC teams supported a medical transfer with @PalestineRCS and increased water access for displaced people in the north of Gaza.
But the needs continue increasing for civilians.
More must be done.
Laurent Gisel retweeted
Two fundamental resolutions on international humanitarian law adopted at the International #RedCrossRedCrescent Conference!
☑️Creating a universal culture of compliance with #IHL
☑️Protecting civilians against the human cost of #ICT activities in armed conflicts
#RCRC24
Laurent Gisel retweeted
Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa together with @ICRC launch a global initiative to galvanize political commitment for international humanitarian law #IHL.
Today, #Brazil, #China, #France, #Jordan, #Kazakhstan, and #SouthAfrica, alongside the @ICRC, launched a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law.
#IHL
Full statement: tinyurl.com/9fnr94vy
Laurent Gisel retweeted
From ancient warfare to contemporary conflict, urban sieges have caused unspeakable civilian suffering.
In today's post, @ZeithAbby outlines the relevant #IHL, and how policymakers and militaries need to better mitigate civilian harm caused by sieges.
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Laurent Gisel retweeted
🚀 Save the Date!
Join us for "Artificial Intelligence in Military Decision Making," co-hosted with @Geneva_Academy. Discover key findings from expert workshops, as we launch two reports on AI's role in military decision-making.
🔗 Register now: icrc.org/en/event/event-arti…
Laurent Gisel retweeted
When heavy explosive weapons hit cities, the visible horrors are just the beginning.
Over and over again, in armed conflicts worldwide, we see ongoing suffering.
Let's call for all States to sign the EWIPA Political Declaration. #EWIPAOslo
Laurent Gisel retweeted
#FactFriday 💬
📍 Ukraine | The presence of explosives in agricultural land poses a significant risk to rural communities, endangering their lives and disrupting their livelihoods. Farmers and agricultural workers face constant danger in their fields👇
ALT #FactFriday Almost 10% of Ukranian agricultural land is littered with explosives.
