Introduction to
International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
International Humanitarian Law is
everyone's concern. In a world where
warfare and civil strife are a daily
reality for millions, International
Humanitarian Law provides a
framework for protection for
civilians and combatants alike.
The conduct for warfare as
embodied by IHL is laid out in the
Geneva Conventions of 1949. The
American Red Cross has a unique
mandate to educate the American
public about the guiding principles
and IHL framework as it applies to
the protection of members of the
armed forces including prisoners of
war and civilians.
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