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International Humanitarian Law Bibliography, 2013 Edition

A compilation of the four quarterly IHL bibliographies issued by the ICRC Library during 2013. …

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Decision-Making Process in Military Combat Operations

… where and how the application of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) should be … necessary conditions for the respect of the law in the conduct of military combat …

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Stay informed about our work

… The International Committee of the Red Cross works … an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for … respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. …

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The domestic implementation of International Humanitarian Law (DVD version)

… other stakeholders worldwide in adhering to international humanitarian law (IHL) instruments and implementing them …

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International Humanitarian Law Bibliography, 2012 Edition

… - conduct of hostilities; - weapons; - law of occupation; - international criminal law; - human rights; - implementation; - …

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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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Health Care in Danger: The Responsibilities of Health-Care Personnel Working in Armed Conflicts and Other Emergencies

… for health personnel can be derived from international humanitarian law, human rights law and medical ethics. The …

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Customary International Humanitarian Law Database (flyer)

… this flyer is to promote the ICRC's customary international humanitarian law (IHL) study and online database, where the …

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ICRC Prevention Policy

… conflict, notably through the promotion of international humanitarian law. This publication – intended for use …

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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.