International Humanitarian Law
International humanitarian law (IHL), also referred to as the laws of armed conflict, is the law that regulates the conduct of war (jus in bello). It is a branch of international law which seeks to limit the effects of armed conflict by protecting persons who are not participating in hostilities, and by restricting and regulating the means and methods of warfare available to combatants. The international humanitarian law is inspired by considerations of humanity and the mitigation of human suffering. It comprises a set of rules, established by treaty or custom, that seeks to protect persons and property/objects that are, …
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WHO: World Health Organization · 31 October 2024
This report provides a summary of the main activities carried out by the WHO European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies in Istanbul, Türkiye, between 1 October 2022 …
delivery, environmental health and international humanitarian law. The course was attended by 25 participants …
UN: The United Nations · 30 October 2024 Russian
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UN: The United Nations · 30 October 2024 Chinese
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UN: The United Nations · 30 October 2024 French
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UN: The United Nations · 30 October 2024 English
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assistance are blocked at every turn. International humanitarian law must be respected, and the Council … authorities are not merely disregarding international humanitarian law, but they are trampling upon the very … warfare is explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law. That prohibition extends to depriving … since the war began in October 2023. International humanitarian law contains clear provisions about the … to adhere to its obligations under international humanitarian law regarding the treatment of civilians …
UN: The United Nations · 30 October 2024 Spanish
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IBA: International Bar Association · 30 October 2024 English
on LAWs.32 These principles: affirm the applicability of international law – including international humanitarian law – to the development, acquisition, and deployment of LAWs; highlight the need to consider …
applicability of international law – including international humanitarian law – to the development, acquisition, …
UN: The United Nations · 30 October 2024 Arabic
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UN: The United Nations · 29 October 2024 English
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under international law, including international humanitarian law, must be upheld. In that regard, a … them. We recall the need to respect international humanitarian law. All actors in the region must exercise … First, adherence to obligations under international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians is … flagrant violations of international humanitarian law. International humanitarian law obliges parties to … protect civilians and fully comply with international humanitarian law. The United Kingdom is committed to …
UN: The United Nations · 29 October 2024 English
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must be protected, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Throughout the past month the United … humanely and with full respect for international humanitarian law and human rights, including with regard … Houthis, which is a clear violation of international humanitarian law, has also impeded the humanitarian … and urge all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law. A political resolution is non-negotiable … process and unwavering respect for international humanitarian law. The people of Yemen deserve peace …
