Regional Legal Advisor at the International Committee of the Red Cross; International Humanitarian Law enthusiast
Joined February 2020
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[INTERVIEW]
@SarahMabeza Regional Legal Advisor (IHL), for the International Committee of the Red Cross @ICRC_SAfrica spoke to @Tali_Munzhedzi at the Stakeholder Engagement Session on the First Review Conference on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons #TPNW
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The rules of war were not established because nations would always agree, but precisely because, even when agreement fails, humanity must endure. Let us carry this commitment beyond conference halls and keep those embers burning.#IHL #humanityinwar #Globallnitiative
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Exclusive Interview:
Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo is the President of the First Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of #NuclearWeapons
🇿🇦 @DIRCO_ZA DDG for Global Governance and Continental Agenda!
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The Pretoria Delegation of the ICRC was honoured to co-host this important event today with #DIRCO
In his capacity as the President of the First Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of #NuclearWeapons (TPNW), Ambassador @XolisaMabhongo convened a Stakeholders Engagement under the theme “Advancing the Imperative of Nuclear Disarmament: Broadening International Understanding of the Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Explosive Testing and Nuclear War.”
The #TPNW Stakeholders’ Engagement provided a platform for dialogue among government, regional and continental institutions, international organisations, scientific and academic experts and civil society to deepen understanding of the devastating humanitarian, health, environmental and socioeconomic consequences of nuclear explosive testing and nuclear war, while highlighting the enduring and intergenerational impact on affected communities.
Discussions also focused on the relationship between the TPNW, international humanitarian law and the broader international legal framework governing nuclear weapons.
Our appreciation to the International Committee of the Red Cross #ICRC for their support in hosting this important engagement. @ICRC_SAfrica @ICRC_Africa @SarahMabeza
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In his capacity as the President of the First Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of #NuclearWeapons (TPNW), Ambassador @XolisaMabhongo convened a Stakeholders Engagement under the theme “Advancing the Imperative of Nuclear Disarmament: Broadening International Understanding of the Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Explosive Testing and Nuclear War.”
The #TPNW Stakeholders’ Engagement provided a platform for dialogue among government, regional and continental institutions, international organisations, scientific and academic experts and civil society to deepen understanding of the devastating humanitarian, health, environmental and socioeconomic consequences of nuclear explosive testing and nuclear war, while highlighting the enduring and intergenerational impact on affected communities.
Discussions also focused on the relationship between the TPNW, international humanitarian law and the broader international legal framework governing nuclear weapons.
Our appreciation to the International Committee of the Red Cross #ICRC for their support in hosting this important engagement. @ICRC_SAfrica @ICRC_Africa @SarahMabeza
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The courtroom was simulated, but the legal challenges were anything but simple. ⚖️
At the Zimbabwe national #ihl moot court competition, law students debated complex questions and put the rules of war into practice.
Watch the highlights. 🎥
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Today, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric met with President
@CyrilRamaphosa to discuss why respect for the rules of war must remain a political priority.
South Africa is a key partner in the Global IHL Initiative, which now brings together 118 states.
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ALT \"As one of the six founding states of the Global IHL Initiative, South Africa is playing a critical role in reviving respect for these life-saving rules globally. With over one-third of armed conflicts taking place in Africa, I hope more countries across the continent will join this exceptional effort to unite states around a shared commitment to preserve humanity in war.\u201D
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The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is important for young people to understand the rules of war as conflicts continue to affect millions of people around the world. The University of Johannesburg and the Committee lauched a board game that uses real-world conflict scenarios to challenge players to apply the rules of war under pressure, transforming complex legal principles into an engaging and practical learning experience
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According to Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperations, Alvin Botes, Africa need to play a central role in shaping the international rules governing armed conflict and emerging technologies
Read more on insideeducation.co.za/uj-boa…
#InsideEducation #southafricannews #alvinbotes #InternationalRules #RulesOfWar #UJ #ICRC #IHL
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🚀 LAUNCHING | Today The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes @DIRCO_SA & ICRC Southern Africa join @go2uj at the Colloquium marking the culmination of the 22nd All Africa Course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park.
The Colloquium focused on South Africa’s role in promoting and developing IHL, the formal launch of the board game “Rapid Response: IHL”, and discussions on the voice of youth, artificial intelligence and Autonomous Weapons Systems.
Conflicts in Africa are affecting millions, yet respect for IHL is under pressure. Traditional IHL teaching is no longer enough when conflicts move faster than classrooms.
#RapidResponseIHL #UJ #DIRCO #ICRC #GenevaConventions
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Rapid Response: IHL strengthens understanding of the rules of war by taking learning beyond lectures and textbooks.
Through fast-paced scenarios, players put their #IHL knowledge into practice,making complex legal principles more accessible, practical & relatable.
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Finally launched! 🎲
Rapid Response: IHL — a fast-paced board game that brings international humanitarian law to life through real-world conflict scenarios.
The rules of war , now in play.
Think fast. Make the call. Put your #IHL knowledge to the test.
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Wrapping up the first week of the All-Africa Course on International Humanitarian Law! 🌍
Day 4 featured a lecture by Prof. Arthur van Coller on the principles of IHL and the notion of direct participation in hostilities.
Just finished an engaging peer to peer meeting on IHL with Parliamentarians from Angola and Mozambique, with virtual interventions from Parliamentarians in DRC and Nigeria...so encouraging to see Parliamentarians owning the important role they play in the implementation of #IHL!
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The Tool highlights how traditions shaped norms during conflict. In Ethiopia, killing vulnerable groups brought shame. In Somalia, destroying grazing land or poisoning wells was condemned—showing deep-rooted respect for life and essential resources. Read: shorturl.at/Hgtt6
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This week, @ICRC in Pretoria is attending a Train-the-Trainer seminar with Southern African armed forces. Building on our longstanding collaboration, we are honoured to contribute to the #CJAX2025 and strengthen #IHL integration in future Peace Support Operations by armed forces
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Lesotho’s National IHL Committee reflects on boosting global IHL compliance through awareness campaigns, public engagement, dialogue with authorities, and strengthening National IHL Committees during IHL training.
Delighted to be back with the Lesotho National IHL Committee in freezing Maseru discussing their role in promoting and respecting #IHL
Yesterday, @ICRC_SAfrica and @LesothoRedCross held a session with the #Lesotho National IHL Committee on core #IHL and humanitarian principles—exploring ways to save lives, prevent violations, and promote respect for IHL and human rights in conflict and violence.
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