… of attacks on space systems a matter of humanitarian concern. In line with its humanitarian mission and mandate, the International Committee of the Red Cross … limits to such use under international law, notably the Outer Space Treaty, the UN …
… The violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) that were committed during the …
… Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is an education programme that … of age to the basic rules and principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). The teaching methods …
… On 19 May 2016, the ICRC launched Humanitarian Law & Policy , a digital forum for those … by conflict and violence. Powered by the International Review of the Red Cross , the …
… International law on the conduct of hostilities regulates … between legitimate military action and the humanitarian objective of reducing human … limited the impact of war. Efforts by the international community to introduce effective …
… the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Committee of the Red Cross … a consultative event on international humanitarian law (IHL) and cyber operations for Central and …
… International law on the conduct of hostilities regulates … between legitimate military action and the humanitarian objective of reducing human … limited the impact of war. Efforts by the international community to introduce effective …
… to help the Liberian authorities respond to humanitarian needs while also strengthening … the capacities of institutions in international humanitarian law and international rules and standards in …
… use of these toxic chemicals as weapons for law enforcement. The ICRC has highlighted … with these weapons, and has held two international expert meetings to explore the … Convention, and customary international humanitarian law. This includes a prohibition …
… International criminal law is the body of law that prohibits certain … The repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law is essential for ensuring …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
