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With our local partners in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, namely the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS), Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and Brunei Red Crescent Society (BRCS), we work closely with the authorities of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei to fulfil our mandate to promote and act as the guardian of international humanitarian law (IHL) and to meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable

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Protecting humanitarian personnel is not a "favour" to humanitarian organizations. It is essential to ensuring people ca...
21/09/2026

Protecting humanitarian personnel is not a "favour" to humanitarian organizations. It is essential to ensuring people can receive the assistance and protection they need.

Is everything allowed in wars? The answer is clear: no 🔴Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make...
18/09/2026

Is everything allowed in wars? The answer is clear: no 🔴

Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants.

The Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of these weapons. Key obliga...
16/09/2026

The Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of these weapons.

Key obligations for States Parties include:
* Destroying stockpiles within eight years.
* Clearing contaminated land.
* Providing comprehensive assistance to victims, including medical care, rehabilitation, and support for social and economic reintegration.

Since its adoption, the CCM has significantly reduced the use of cluster mu*****ns. It has also led to the destruction of nearly 1.5 million cluster mu*****ns and 180 million sub-mu*****ns stockpiles – representing all declared stockpiles from 42 States Parties. Additionally, large-scale clearance of contaminated land has enabled communities to return safely and rebuild their lives.

Despite these achievements, recent developments threaten to undermine this progress. Upholding and strengthening humanitarian disarmament efforts is essential to protect civilians and maintain momentum toward a world free of cluster mu*****ns.

With the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns taking place in Laos from 14–18 September 2026, this year provides an important opportunity to amplify messaging on the humanitarian impact of cluster mu*****ns, particularly in the region, and to reinforce the importance of the Convention’s prohibition.

More information: https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2026/09/03/the-humanitarian-case-for-universalizing-the-convention-on-cluster-mu*****ns/

What are cluster mu*****ns?Cluster mu*****ns are weapons that disperse explosive submu*****ns over large areas, often sp...
14/09/2026

What are cluster mu*****ns?

Cluster mu*****ns are weapons that disperse explosive submu*****ns over large areas, often spanning several thousand square metres.

Due to high failure rate and factors like wind or human error, these submu*****ns often strike outside their intended targets.

Many remain unexploded, posing long-term risks to civilians and communities.

These weapons have killed or injured thousands of civilians, causing devastating harm that extends beyond physical injuries to affect mental health, education, livelihoods and community life.

The Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns was established to address these humanitarian consequences by prohibiting their use and requiring clearance of contaminated areas and assistance for victims.

With the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns taking place in Laos from 14–18 September 2026, this year provides an important opportunity to amplify messaging on the humanitarian impact of cluster mu*****ns, particularly in the region, and to reinforce the importance of the Convention’s prohibition.

More information: https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2026/09/03/the-humanitarian-case-for-universalizing-the-convention-on-cluster-mu*****ns/

Cluster mu*****ns are weapons consisting of a container that opens in the air and scatters explosive submu*****ns or "bo...
11/09/2026

Cluster mu*****ns are weapons consisting of a container that opens in the air and scatters explosive submu*****ns or "bomblets" over a wide area, causing unacceptable harm.

Protecting communities requires strengthening the prohibition and stigma against any use of cluster mu*****ns by anyone, under any circumstances.

This year offers a particularly important opportunity to amplify messaging on the Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns (CCM), with the Third Review Conference taking place in Laos from 14–18 September 2026.

As an affected state, Laos and the wider region continue to face the humanitarian consequences of explosive weapons, including recent alleged use of anti-personnel mines and confirmed use of cluster mu*****ns.

The Review Conference therefore provides an important moment to reinforce the global stigma against cluster mu*****ns and reaffirm the commitment to their total prohibition.
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Seven-year-old Omar’s daily routine used to involve going with his brother and some friends to the fields near their hom...
08/09/2026

Seven-year-old Omar’s daily routine used to involve going with his brother and some friends to the fields near their home in Kabul’s Khake Jabar district and gathering food for their cattle. He knew the chore well and could quite easily find his way around those familiar fields. But everything changed for him on one day in May 2023.

Omar does not remember what happened clearly. An unfamiliar object in the field had caught the boys’ curiosity. Before they could figure out what it was, the object exploded, killing Omar's nine-year-old brother and severely injuring the others. Omar lost his right leg and sustained deep wounds on his abdomen.

Omar is one of tens of thousands of survivors harmed not during active fighting, but by explosive remnants left behind after fighting has stopped. Cluster mu*****ns not only affect individuals like Omar; they affect whole communities, contaminating large areas, preventing safe returns for displaced persons, and blocking access to fields for decades. In Omar’s case, a cluster mu****on remnant had remained in the ground, turning a familiar field into a source of deadly danger.

In this post, ICRC Legal Adviser Fahad Ahmed and ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Program Coordinator Maarten Abeel examine the humanitarian case for strengthening the implementation and universalizing the Convention ahead of its Third Review Conference in Laos in September 2026.

Drawing on the experience of survivors and the role of physical rehabilitation in preventing injury from becoming lifelong exclusion, they argue that the Convention has demonstrated the value of humanitarian disarmament in both preventing future harm and addressing its consequences. They call on states to reject any normalization of cluster mu****on use, strengthen victim assistance and rehabilitation, and accelerate universalization of the Convention.

Read full article: https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2026/09/03/the-humanitarian-case-for-universalizing-the-convention-on-cluster-mu*****ns/

The humanitarian problems associated with cluster mu*****ns are twofold. First, they scatter large numbers of submu*****...
04/09/2026

The humanitarian problems associated with cluster mu*****ns are twofold. First, they scatter large numbers of submu*****ns across vast areas; civilians easily become victims of the attack, especially when cluster mu*****ns are used in populated areas. The second, and perhaps more widely recognized problem, is that large numbers of submu*****ns fail to detonate as intended after their release, contaminating large swaths of land with deadly explosive ordnance.

The Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns is not only about banning a weapon; it is a response to the suffering caused by cluster mu*****ns, which have killed and injured many thousands of civilians in countries where they have been used. The preamble of the Convention explicitly refers to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the equal rights of persons with disabilities.

In this post, ICRC Legal Adviser Fahad Ahmed and ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Program Coordinator Maarten Abeel examine the humanitarian case for strengthening the implementation and universalizing the Convention ahead of its Third Review Conference in Laos in September 2026.

Drawing on the experience of survivors and the role of physical rehabilitation in preventing injury from becoming lifelong exclusion, they argue that the Convention has demonstrated the value of humanitarian disarmament in both preventing future harm and addressing its consequences. They call on states to reject any normalization of cluster mu****on use, strengthen victim assistance and rehabilitation, and accelerate universalization of the Convention.

Read full article: https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2026/09/03/the-humanitarian-case-for-universalizing-the-convention-on-cluster-mu*****ns/

We were pleased to support the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) in organizing the IHL 101: A Crash Course on International H...
03/09/2026

We were pleased to support the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) in organizing the IHL 101: A Crash Course on International Humanitarian Law, held on 29 August 2026.

Bringing together volunteers, students, NGO representatives and working professionals, the one-day programme provided an engaging space to learn about the fundamentals of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), discuss how the rules apply in real-life situations, and reflect on the importance of protecting human life and dignity during armed conflict.

Through interactive activities, including the ICRC’s “If War Comes to You” activity, film discussions and team challenges, participants had the opportunity to explore IHL in a practical and engaging way.

Thank you, MRC, for bringing people together to learn, discuss and engage with IHL. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to promote knowledge of and respect for international humanitarian law.

After three days of dialogue, exchange, and collaboration, the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on international humanit...
20/08/2026

After three days of dialogue, exchange, and collaboration, the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on international humanitarian law 2026 has come to a close.

The conference brought together senior legal and policy advisers from across the region to discuss some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges facing contemporary armed conflicts.

Participants explored ways to strengthen the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) at the national level, examined the humanitarian consequences of emerging technologies and evolving methods of warfare, and contributed regional perspectives to the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL ahead of the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War.

The discussions underscored the Asia-Pacific region’s continued commitment to promoting respect for IHL and preserving humanity in conflict.

Thank you to all participants and partners who contributed to the success of this important gathering

19/08/2026

When humanitarian personnel are attacked, people affected by armed conflict pay the price.

On World Humanitarian Day, we call for humanitarian personnel to be protected and for safe access to reach those who need help most.

Protect humanitarian personnel. Protect safe

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