Legal Brief on the 2023 Hostilities in Israel and Gaza

This legal brief examines the actions of the parties to the hostilities that broke out in Israel and Gaza on 7 October 2023.

Our Statement on the current events in Israel and Gaza

International Day of the Disappeared

On the International Day of the Disappeared, the IHL Centre stands united its commitment to raising awareness about the plight of missing persons and their families around the world.

Humanitarian assistance and access in armed conflict

A report by the Syria Regional Desk of the Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre on humanitarian access and assistance in areas controlled by non-State armed groups.

To report

Our work is based on four principles

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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.

Latest news and publications

Discovery of Mass Graves in Gaza

South Lebanon White Phosphorus: Statement

The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Occupation of the oPt | Summary of Hearings

The ICJ’s Second Order on Provisional Measures in the South Africa v. Israel Case

The Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Hostage Release

Violations of the IHL Rules on the Protection of Healthcare Applicable in Gaza

Responsibility for Conditions of Starvation in Gaza

ICJ Contentious Case South Africa v. Israel

Ukraine: two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

Escalation Of Hostilities in Amhara, Ethiopia: The Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre Condemns the Killing Of Civilians And Calls for an Immediate Investigation.

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 Help Desk

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.