Mini EHL: The Essence of Humanitarian Law
… people to the principles and basic rules of international humanitarian law (IHL). It provides 5 x 45 minutes of …
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Action by the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Event of Violations of International Humanitarian Law or of Other Fundamental Rules Protecting Persons in Situations of Violence
… ICRC action in the event of violations of international humanitarian law have recently been reviewed and …
Preventing and Repressing International Crimes: Towards an "Integrated" Approach Based in Domestic Practice – Report of the Third Universal Meeting of National Committees for the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law
… approach to the prevention and suppression of international crimes, paying particular attention to the Statute of the International Criminal Court. This report, … particular, repressive aspects) into national law. The report also provides reflections on …
Ensuring the use of drones in accordance with international law
… and military operations in accordance with international law, including international human rights and humanitarian law" The International Committee …
Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of their Liberty: Thematic Consultation of Government Experts on Conditions of Detention and Particularly Vulnerable Detainees
… was part of the ICRC's Strengthening International Humanitarian Law initiative, and was organized pursuant to …
Ecuador: Students compete in humanitarian law simulation
… Manuel Muñoz Borrero National Competition on International Humanitarian Law. The aim is to raise awareness of …
Joint Statement by the Republic of South Africa and the International Committee of the Red Cross on the occasion of the 16th Annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law
… 2016 for the 16th Annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) co-hosted by the Department of …
Nepal: Humanitarian law handbook ready for launch
… in both Nepali and English. Together with the International Committee of the Red Cross … for the incorporation of international humanitarian law into domestic law. Present at the ceremony …
Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of their Liberty: Thematic Consultation of Government Experts on Grounds and Procedures for Internment and Detainee Transfers, Montreux, Switzerland, 20-22 October 2014
… was part of the ICRC's Strengthening International Humanitarian Law initiative, and was organized pursuant to …
International Webinar: Humanitarian Affairs in Asia
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … (JCAP) will launch a series of webinars on Humanitarian Affairs in Asia. The webinars … dissemination of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Humanitarian Principles. Three …
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ICRC library
Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
IHL treaties
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 IHL
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.