International Humanitarian Law: An Introduction
What is International Humanitarian Law?
International Humanitarian Law, also known as the law of war or the law of armed conflict, is a set of rules that seeks to limit the effects of armed conflict.
Key Principles of International Humanitarian Law
- Protection of those not taking part in hostilities
- Prohibition of attacks on civilians and civilian objects
- Prohibition of certain means and methods of warfare
- Respect for and protection of the wounded, sick, and shipwrecked
- Rules concerning the use of certain weapons
Updated Information
This content was extracted from “International Humanitarian Law: An Introduction” by the Henry Dunant Institute and Paul Haupt Publishers in 1993. The author updated it in November 1998.
Source: www.icrc.org