Mark your calendars for 2026! 🌍🕊️ A global high-level meeting aimed at keeping humanity alive in warzones is set to launch, co-hosted by Brazil, the Chinese mainland, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa alongside the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
What’s the buzz? This isn’t just another conference. It’s a call to action: countries are urged to invest in international humanitarian law (IHL)—the rulebook that protects civilians, medical teams, aid workers and journalists during conflicts. Think of IHL as a safety net when everything else falls apart.
Leading up to 2026, hosts are asking all nations to:
- Officially fund IHL efforts at home
- Embed IHL rules into national laws and war-prep plans
- Join the Global IHL Initiative and push for stronger political backing
So far, 89 states have signed on to the Global IHL Initiative, with 27 co-leading thematic workstreams to tackle new challenges in modern warfare. Over 130 countries have joined regional and global chats to boost compliance. Pretty impressive, right?
Why it matters to you: In South and Southeast Asia, where people from Kabul to Jakarta are all too familiar with conflict’s fallout, stronger IHL can mean safer communities and quicker aid when crisis strikes. It’s about making sure rules aren’t just words on paper, but real protections on the ground.
As the UN and the wider multilateral system gear up for this game-changing summit, the message is crystal clear: wars can’t be fought at the expense of our shared humanity. Let’s keep our eyes on 2026—this one could shape the future of conflict response worldwide! 🤝💡
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Global high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war to be held in 2026
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