When law is read in good faith, it becomes a shield. GC IV’s purpose is simple: protect human beings in war.

The Fundamental Principles are living commitments that must be exercised and defended, to keep humanity alive in the darkest of times.

Compliance with IHL in detention can serve as a legal and moral bridge towards peace, rooted in dignity, accountability, and trust.

Efforts to abandon the APMBC challenge fundamental precepts of IHL and undermine essential safeguards for upholding humanity in war.

Khang Phan and Thao Nguyen address attacks on hospitals in armed conflict, legal protections, and practical challenges undermining compliance.

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric outlines the pressing need for states to join the Global Initiative on international humanitarian law.

Accurate classification, based on legal criteria, determines the protections afforded by IHL - and is therefore crucially important.

A resolution adopted by consensus at the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in October 2024.

Professor Sharpe's Research on Canadian law schools indicates that student interest in IHL is strong, but courses are not widely offered.

Prevalence studies: they provide valuable data, but have limitations when applied to sexual violence and other violations of IHL.

ICRC Senior Policy Adviser Pierrick Devidal reflects on lessons learned from the ICRC’s experience building its recently adopted AI Policy.

Associate - Law and Policy Outreach

“In war, truth is the first casualty” is perhaps one of the best known aphorisms about armed conflict. Information operations have long been conducted to influence or mislead military adversaries ...