“Too frequently journalists engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict do not enjoy adequate protection” noted the Diplomatic Conference which drafted the Additional…

On 17 January 1996, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) opened its general archives to the public, marking a turning point in the possibility of analysing the history of the ICRC, huma...

How the ICRC's 2005 study on customary IHL clarified gaps left by the treaties, and helped to strengthen the practical application of IHL.

Jacob Kurtzer, Communication Coordinator for the ICRC in Israel and the Occupied Territories describes the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, with widespread hunger and desperation leading people to risk their lives for food. He calls for a cessation of hostilities and an immediate influx of basic goods, including medical equipment and clean water supplies, as a core humanitarian responsibility.

This page compiles reports that regional organizations have prepared for the purpose of assessing IHL implementation by their member states.

On 12 February 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hosted the 13th Paul Reuter Prize Award Ceremony, where Professor Andrew Clapham was revealed…

Do international treaties banning weapons matter? Where would we be without them? As globally agreed limits on wars are questioned, this video imagines the world without the Anti-personnel Mine Ban ...

Landmines and unexploded ordnance are nearly impossible to spot, yet the slightest touch can trigger a devastating explosion. These deadly remnants of war do not distinguish between civilians and comb...

This Review issue examines the intricate relationship between IHL and peace. The diverse contributions featured reveal that this relationship is far more nuanced and multi-dimensional than it might in...