ICRC and IHL @ICRC

ICRC and IHL @ICRC

Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

The ICRC has a unique role in promoting and disseminating the rules of war, like international humanitarian law (IHL).

Parties to armed conflicts, international bodies, courts, and tribunals worldwide have the main responsibility to comply with and uphold the laws of war 👇🏽

ICRC and IHL

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ICRC and IHL