--- title:  ICRC's Law & Policy Newsletter - Oct 2022 --- Dear donor, Welcome to October with a new blog post - a new episode of Humanity in War podcast - global call for papers of the Review - and more! | View in browser LAW & POLICY NEWSLETTER 6 October 2022 The status and protection of third-country nationals in international armed conflict In international armed conflict, citizens of non-belligerent States can (and do) find their way onto the battlefield. Whether they arrive as volunteers, security company employees, or mercenaries, so-called third-country nationals test the common assumption that States fight wars with armies of their own loyal citizens. But foreign fighters are nothing new. They are a regular feature of war, and the law of armed conflict reaches and protects them like anyone else. In this post, ICRC Senior Legal Adviser Ramin Mahnad explains what the Geneva Conventions and other sources of the law of armed conflict – international humanitarian law (IHL) – say about fighters who are not nationals of the belligerent States. READ OR LISTEN       Conflicts impose a large burden on States, their populations, and humanitarian organizations. This blog in the IHL in the Aftermath series proposes recommendations to be put in place in the hope of reducing the human cost of wars’ aftermath. During conflict and its aftermath, the voice of civilians affected should be considered. Let us walk into a fictional civilian's life in the aftermath of armed conflict and listen to her story.       🎧 New episode: Humanity In War  In this fresh release, we speak to former ICRC President Peter Maurer as he reflects on his ten years at the organization. We gain some insight into his perspectives on humanitarian affairs and what’s to come. Listen now on your favorite platforms.   In the meantime, stay tuned for our next episode on mental health in armed conflict to mark the World Mental Health Day on 10 October.   Global call for papers of the Review: “Protecting the Environment in Armed Conflict: The Legal and Policy Framework of the Future” The International Review of the Red Cross launches a call for papers on the protection of the environment in armed conflict. For this new edition, the Review invites proposals regarding the international normative framework for the protection of the environment in war, with a particular openness to contributions exploring contemporary approaches to modern challenges and proposing innovative and creative arguments and solutions.   Initial proposals are due 14 November 2022; authors invited to submit full papers on the basis of their proposals will be expected to do so by 3 March 2023. SUBMIT YOUR PAPER 💡 In the spotlight \| Publication \| Proceedings of the 2021 Bruges Colloquium on “Same Law, New Wars: The Enduring Relevance of International Humanitarian Law and the Updated ICRC Commentaries” provide important insights into the drafting of the ICRC’s updated Commentaries on the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols. \| Guidance notes \| Not knowing the fate and whereabouts of a loved one has been recognized as one of the deepest wounds inflicted by armed conflict. A dedicated national mechanism might help address the issue. Read the ICRC's latest guidance notes on missing persons to learn more.   \| Toolkit \| How to reduce the presence of weapons in healthcare facilities through messaging, re-design of the environment and other behavior-changing methods? Find out in the toolkit for prevention of entry of weapons into health facilities. \| Podcast \| How do humanitarian workers negotiate with armed groups, government authorities, religious leaders, and displaced communities to deliver aid in crises? Check out Frontline Negotiators - a podcast that brings you stories from the field. IHL in Action \| Armenia-Azerbaijan, Exchange of Remains of the Dead What does IHL compliance look like on the battlefield? Take a look at the newly released IHL in Action case study on the exchange of remains of the dead between Armenia and Azerbaijan during a humanitarian ceasefire in 2020. READ THE CASE 📅 Upcoming event When cyber operations are no longer Sci-Fi in modern warfare, would it be feasible to use “digital emblems” to mark assets protected under international humanitarian law?   Register for the ICRC report launch on 3 November to learn more: Towards a Digital Emblem? Benefits, risks and possible solutions. 💼 ICRC career corner 13 Oct 2022 Data Protection Legal Adviser. 23 Oct 2022 Caseworker Forensic Ukrainian section for the CTA Bureau. Operational research and support to regions. 27 Nov 2022 Economic Security Delegate. Missed any of these? Learn about the role of archival resources in advancing international humanitarian law. Read how Buddhism can contribute to regulating armed conflict. Watch the video to see why continued existence of nuclear weapons is one of the biggest threats to humanity.    Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here to receive ICRC's monthly Law & Policy Newsletter.  Next up: Cybersecurity in focus   BLOG EVENTS REVIEW FOLLOW US   International Committee of the Red Cross, 19 Avenue de la paix, 1202, Geneva, Switzerland Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |