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Section Civil defence and international humanitarian law Civil defence is in charge of relief operations on behalf of the civilian population in the event of natural or technological disasters or armed conflict. Its goal is to minimize loss of life and damage to civilian property. In addition, it aims to help the civilian population recover from the immediate effects of disasters or hostilities and to provide the conditions necessary for its survival. See Articles 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67 of Protocol I additional to the Geneva Conventions.  Fact Sheet30-6-2001 Civil defence in international humanitarian lawFact sheet describing the obligations of States regarding the national implementation of the norms applicable to this particular aspect of international humanitarian law. (Humanitarian law\National implementation\Publications\Fact sheets) Fact Sheet Includes PDF International Review of the Red Cross31-12-1998 Civil defence 1977-1997: from law to practice(Info resources\International Review\1998 - No. 325) International Review of the Red Cross Report2-7-1997 Civil defence 1977-1997 - from law to practiceMeeting of experts on civil defence, organised by the International Civil Defence Organisation and the International Committee of the Red Cross,
30 June - 2 July 1997, Gollion, Switzerland. (Humanitarian law\Protected persons and property\Civil defence) Report  |
