2023-2024 Hostilities and Escalating Violence in the oPt

In-depth legal analyses of the 2023-2024 hostilities in Israel and Gaza, as well as escalating violence across the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).

Legal Proceedings Relating to Israel and the oPt

These dedicated research pages outline proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as updates on other significant proceedings before domestic and international courts.

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Humanitarian Assistance and Access in Armed Conflict

A short video to reiterate the necessity of humanitarian access and assistance to areas by NSAGs in armed conflict.

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Announcing the Inclusion Network Expert Group

An announcement on the IHL Centre's new Inclusion Network Expert Group, featuring ten experts.

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Understanding IHL

An introduction and overview of the key concepts of international humanitarian law. For students, researchers and the NGO community.

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We are an independent expert group that provides rapid and in-depth legal advice, training and advocacy on international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of people in conflict zones worldwide.

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Opinion on ICRC Access to All Places of Detention Where Protected Persons Are Present

Responsibility Under International Law for Settler Violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Legality of Restrictions on the Freedoms of Expression, Assembly, and Association in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The Protection of Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) in Armed Conflict

Starvation of the Civilian Population as a Method of Warfare

Missing Persons in Situations of Armed Conflict

Detention and the Right to a Fair Trial in Armed Conflict

The Legality of Israel’s Military Offensive in Rafah and Attack at Tal Al-Sultan

Atelier de renforcement des capacités en matière du droit international humanitaire au Niger

As a specialised legal centre, we conduct research, provide independent information and analysis to the humanitarian community, train local actors, and advocate legal and policy changes to ensure international humanitarian law is respected and applied without discrimination.

A global legal centre with local presence

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IHL Advisory Service

Are you a professional struggling to find out what your rights and obligations are under international humanitarian law? We provide targeted advice on legal and policy questions to the humanitarian community.