international humanitarian law
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UNESCO's slides and explanation on IHLTRANSCRIPT
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SESSION 5: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
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WHAT IS IHL?
IHL restricts the means and methods of warfare
IHL protects persons who are not or are nolonger participants in the hostilities
IHL limits the effects of war
The law of war or law of armed conflict
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WHY DID IHL ORIGINATE?
International rules are needed to:
1. Limit the effects of war on people and property
2. Protect certain particularly vulnerable persons
The use of force is NOT prohibited absolutely
Modern warfare has taken an increasingly higherhuman toll
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GENEVA CONVENTIONS OF 12 AUGUST 1949
IV. Geneva Convention Protection of civilians in time of war
III.Geneva Convention Treatment of prisoners of war (POW)
I. Geneva ConventionAmelioration of the condition of the wounded and sick in the armed forces in the field
II. Geneva ConventionAmelioration of the condition of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea
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COMMON ARTICLE 3
Part of customary law
Applies specifically to non-international armed conflicts Protects every individual not or no longer actively involved in
hostilities (including wounded and sick) Prohibits violence to life and persons, including cruel
treatment and torture; taking of hostages; degrading treatment; passing of sentences and carrying out of executions without previous judgment by a court
Applies at all times in all places without exception in armed conflict
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ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS OF 8 JUNE 1977
II. Additional Protocol II: Relating to the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts
I. Additional Protocol I: Relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts
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APPLICATION OF IHL
International conflicts
Additional Protocol II
Common Article 3to the 4 Geneva Conventions
The 4 Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I
Non-international conflicts
“Intensive” non-international conflicts
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IHL PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
Children are granted special protection
– Children shall be the object of special respect and shall be protected against any form of indecent assault … Parties to the conflict shall provide them with care and aid they require…(GC IV)
Prohibits recruitment of child soldiers and participation in hostilities; child combatants entitled to privileged treatment (Art 77-API)
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IHL PROTECTION FOR WOMEN
Special protection for women, expectant mothers, mothers of small children GC IV & API:- Attack on honour, rape, enforced prostitution, or
assault forbidden
GC III, GC IV & API:- Special considerations while in detention- No death penalty
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IHL IHRLVS.
Applies in situations of armed conflict
Rights are non-derogable
Seeks to protect by limitingsuffering caused by war
Monitored by ICRC
Emphasizes cooperation betweenparties to the conflict
Monitored by various mechanisms, e.g. treaty bodies, courts, individuals
Seeks to protect the individual and promote development by limiting state power
Certain rights may be suspended inemergencies
Applies in war and in peace
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IHL offers special protections to children and women
IHL seeks to limit suffering caused by war
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IHL applies to both international and non-international conflicts, and to all Parties to conflict
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KEY MESSAGES