Shrinking Civic and Humanitarian Space in Israel-Palestine: A Brief Overview of Recent Developments
This publication presents a high-level factual overview of serious and systematic violations of international law, and urgent unmet humanitarian needs, in both Gaza and the West Bank.
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.
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.
The Stockholm Manual
The IHL Centre is excited to launch the Stockholm Manual: A Practitioner’s Guide to Conducting IHL Assessments and Advocacy. The Manual is an innovative, practical tool designed to support humanitarian, diplomacy and advocacy efforts.
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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.
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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.