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For the treaties of IHL to be universally accepted, they must be formally adopted by all States through ratification or accession. ... For the treaties of IHL to be universally accepted, they must be ...

• 2010-03-23
• Section

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL in domestic law

There are currently a number of challenges to IHL that need to be addressed by the international community in such areas as ... , but current IHL faces complex challenges in some of these situations.

• 2010-03-23
• Section

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Direct participation in hostilities

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Multinational forces

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Occupation

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Privatization of war

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Respect for IHL

They are, however, distinct and separate, especially "jus in bello" (or IHL), which regulates the way war is conducted and "jus ad ... Human rights and refugee law can overlap with IHL.

• 2010-03-23
• Section

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL and other legal regimes
      • IHL and human rights

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL and other legal regimes
      • Jus in bello - Jus ad bellum

This report was prepared by the Advisory Service on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) of the International Committee of the Red ... T2011.276 Implementing IHL: participation of the American States ...

• 2012-04-26
• Publication

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Advisory Service

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL in domestic law

• Places
  • The Americas
    • Mexico

IHL bibliography 1st trimester 2012 IHL bibliography 4th trimester 2011 IHL bibliography 3rd trimester 2011 IHL bibliography 2nd ... Humanitarian Law (IHL) and universal humanitarian principles.

• 2012-05-15
• Miscellaneous

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law

States party to international humanitarian law treaties must take ... armed conflict Dissemination of IHL The Obligation to Disseminate International Humanitarian Law Legal advisers in armed forces ...

• 2010-03-23
• Section

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Advisory Service

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL in domestic law

Conclusions by Dr Philip Spoerri, Director for International Law ... civilian loss and damage under the IHL principle of proportionality extend far beyond the scope of what has until now been accepted.

• 2011-09-13
• Statement

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Dialogue with weapon bearers

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Conduct of hostilities
      • Information warfare

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Weapons
      • Review of new weapons

Once the text of a treaty is finalized, it usually remains open for signature by States for a ... the ICRC's Advisory Service has developed a set of model laws for the implementation of IHL treaties.

• 2010-10-27
• Legal Fact Sheet

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Advisory Service

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL in domestic law

Fact sheet providing a summary description of the sources, content and field of application of IHL. ... of such offences as found in other sources of international humanitarian law (IHL).

• 2010-09-29
• Legal Fact Sheet

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Advisory Service

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL in domestic law

They are, however, distinct and separate, especially "jus in bello" (or IHL), which regulates the way war is conducted and "jus ad ... Human rights and refugee law can overlap with IHL.

• 2010-10-29
• Overview

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL and other legal regimes

... together to test their knowledge of IHL, as well as their ability to apply the knowledge in practical matters. ... their knowledge of IHL, as well as their ability to apply the knowledge in practical ...

• 2012-03-30
• Photo gallery

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Education and outreach
        • Universities

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • China

There are currently a number of challenges to IHL that need to be addressed by the international community in such areas as ... There are currently a number of challenges to IHL that need to be ...

• 2010-10-29
• Overview

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL

... on international humanitarian law (IHL) for around 30 academics from various Indonesian universities. ... humanitarian law (IHL) for around 30 academics from various Indonesian universities.

• 2011-02-15
• Interview

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Education and outreach
        • Universities

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL and religions

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Indonesia

... international humanitarian law (IHL) in two areas where gaps have been identified: the protection of people deprived of their ... of IHL: access for civilians to humanitarian assistance in ...

• 2011-12-20
• Miscellaneous

• Topic
  • Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
    • International Conference
      • 31st Conference

This year's competition built upon the great success of the first national IHL competition that took place in December 2007. ... international humanitarian law (IHL) within the Israeli academic discourse, ...

• 2008-11-28
• Event
• Archived page

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Education and outreach
        • Universities

• Places
  • Middle East and North Africa
    • Israel

Daniel Muñoz-Rojas, Jean-Jacques Frésard The roots of behaviour in war:Understanding and preventing IHL violations 31-03-2004 ... law (IHL) take sufficient account of the characteristics of ...

• 2004-03-31
• Article
• by: Daniel Muñoz-Rojas, Jean-Jacques Frésard

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Social research on war

... the participants designed to give them a better understanding of the current issues relevant to IHL. ... The jury was composed of IHL and International law professors and representatives of the ICRC ...

• 2004-11-23
• News Release
• Archived page

• Places
  • Europe and Central Asia
    • Azerbaijan

Integration may be described as the translation of IHL rules into concrete mechanisms or measures for the respect of its ... the translation of IHL rules into concrete mechanisms or measures for the ...

• 2003-05-31
• Miscellaneous

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Dialogue with weapon bearers

• People
  • Weapon bearers

1. Is there legal significance to the term "global war on terror?" International ... From an IHL perspective, the term " combatant " or " enemy combatant " has no legal meaning outside of armed conflict.

• 2011-01-01
• FAQ

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Protected persons
      • Prisoners of war and detainees

• People
  • Prisoners of war and detainees

One of the team, second-year student Joshua Chan, believes the study of IHL raises awareness of world issues and the problems of ... study of IHL raises awareness of world issues and the problems ...

• 2012-03-30
• Interview

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Education and outreach
        • Universities

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • China

... Competition on international humanitarian law (IHL) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, between 29 September and 1 October. ... humanitarian law (IHL) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, between 29 September and 1 October.

• 2011-10-05
• Feature

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Training courses

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Education and outreach
        • Universities

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Bangladesh

... experts on the findings of the ICRC's historic study on customary international humanitarian law (IHL). ... the ICRC's historic study on customary international humanitarian law (IHL).

• 2006-10-26
• News Release
• Archived page

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Treaties and customary law
      • Customary law

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • China

During the 10th IHL Moot Court final round in Hong Kong in March 2012, she received the award for First Honourable Mention. ... During the 10th IHL Moot Court final round in Hong Kong in March 2012, ...

• 2012-04-17
• Interview

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Education and outreach
        • Universities

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • China

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Singapore

... international humanitarian law (IHL) for instructor officers of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). ... the basic principles of IHL and Human Rights Law, the mandate of the ICRC, ...

• 2006-12-15
• News Release
• Archived page

• Places
  • Africa
    • Ethiopia

The objective of this annual event is to review the current state of ratification and implementation of IHL treaties in the region ... acknowledged the difficulties involved in implementing IHL.

• 2007-10-03
• News Release
• Archived page

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law

• Places
  • Africa
    • Nigeria