Introduction to the IHL Centre
This video provides a snapshot of who we are, what we do, and how we support humanitarian action, accountability, and civilian protection through legal analysis, training, advisory services, publications, and humanitarian diplomacy.
Protection of Civilians Week 2026
In May 2026, the IHL Centre participated in the United Nations OCHA Protection of Civilians Week in New York, joining humanitarian, diplomatic and civil society partners to discuss practical ways to strengthen the protection of civilians affected by armed conflict. Click below to read our key takeaways from the week, to learn about the official side event we co-sponsored and to see the joint civil society statement endorsed by the Centre.
The 2026 Middle East Conflict- questions and answers
In the context of escalating hostilities in the Middle East, the IHL Centre is publishing a series of short questions and answers (in English and Arabic) addressing key IHL issues arising from the current situation.
Inclusive IHL: Closing the Gaps in Humanitarian Protection
This report explores how IHL can - and must - be interpreted and applied in ways that reflect the diversity of civilian populations affected by armed conflict.
Our work
We are an independent, specialised legal centre providing legal advice, analysis, research, and training on international humanitarian law to advocate for the protection of people affected by armed conflict.
We are a global organisation with context-specific expertise. Our team includes over 20 international lawyers, spread across our Middle East, Israel/Palestine and Africa Units. We also have a presence in a number of other key global locations, including Stockholm, Geneva and Brussels.
Learn more about us by watching our presentation video below. Also available in French and Arabic.
Latest news and publications
IHL Advisory Service
Our team of legal experts provides rapid, free, legal and policy advice to stakeholders on the laws of armed conflict. We provide support to states, humanitarian service providers, UN mechanisms, independent investigative bodies as well as local civil society groups.