Expertise in: International Humanitarian Law and Policy

Vincent Bernard is a seasoned expert in international humanitarian law and policy. He has worked extensively in humanitarian operations where he promoted respect for humanitarian norms among armed actors, civil society organizations, and government authorities. 

He held several key positions at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in operations and at headquarters, including Head of Field Communication, Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of the Red Cross (published by Cambridge University Press), and Head of the Law and Policy Forum—a unit leading the ICRC’s engagement with expert communities on humanitarian law and policy. 

More recently, Vincent served as Senior Policy Advisor at the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers’ Association (ICoCA) in Geneva, focusing on the regulation and accountability of private security companies. 

He studied political science, law, and international relations in Strasbourg, London, and Geneva.