Abby Zeith

Abby Zeith is a Legal Adviser in the Arms and Conduct of Hostilities Unit in the ICRC’s Legal Division. Her work focuses on urban warfare and the conduct of hostilities more generally. Abby’s previous ICRC postings include the Thematic Legal Advisers Unit in Geneva and its delegation to the UN in New York. Abby has served in the Australian Army as both a Signals officer and a Legal officer. She has experience with the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission, the UN International Law Commission and Just Security. Abby holds a Master of Laws (International Legal Studies) from New York University and Bachelor’s degrees in law and journalism.

Articles of War Posts

Reducing the Human Cost of Large-Scale Military Operations