The Stockholm Manual: A Practitioner’s Guide to Conducting IHL Assessments and Advocacy
The IHL Centre is excited to launch The Stockholm Manual, an innovative, practical tool designed to help humanitarian actors, journalists, and a wide range of other key stakeholders including policy makers and civil society organisations in their humanitarian, diplomacy and advocacy efforts.
Unheeded Ultimatum: Israel’s Never-Ending Occupation and Defiance of International Law
One year ago, on 18 September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling upon Israel to bring its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory to an end within 12 months.
One Year On, the Devastating Cost of Ignoring the ICJ’s July 2024 Advisory Opinion
One year ago, on 19 July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered its landmark Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.
Pathways to justice in the transitional justice process: Accountability in the Syrian context
This publication—available in English and Arabic—maps out key legal avenues for accountability in Syria. It offers essential insights to support inclusive, non-discriminatory justice efforts in the wake of the Assad government’s fall in December 2024.
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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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.