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Title: International Humanitarian Law: Rules about protecting people in armed conflict

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Easy Read: Understanding IHL - International Humanitarian Law Centre

An Easy Read version of the booklet 'Understanding International Humanitarian Law' which explains key concepts of IHL in simple language.

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Landscape with hills during sunrise in Ukraine. Photo: Antti Yrjönen / FCA

Two boys playing football between barbed wire and a concrete wall.

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The center has regional teams based in Bamako, Beirut and Jerusalem, which covers conflicts in the Middle East, West Africa and emerging crisis worldwide. 

We have years of experience in international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Through our publications, we share our knowledge and provide legal and policy advice.

News on international humanitarian law, our publications, and updates from our work around the world.

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Easy Read: Understanding IHL

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