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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 Sheet
    30-6-2001
    Civil defence in international humanitarian law
    Fact 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 Cross
Report
    2-7-1997
    Civil defence 1977-1997 - from law to practice
    Meeting 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)
    ReportStéphane Jeannet



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