Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research Harvard University
Spotlight On
Live Seminar: Protecting Civilians in the New Battlespace: Challenges of Regulating Air Warfare
This even will take place on March 18, 2010. Read more here, and register here.
HPCR Manual on International Law Applicable to Air and Missile Warfare
The Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University is pleased to announce the launch of HPCR Manual on International Law Applicable to Air and Missile Warfare and its Commentary.
Afghanistan & Pakistan Public Speaker Series -- Protecting Civilians in Contemporary Conflicts: Exploring the role of humanitarian law and policy
This event took place on March 2, 2010. Read more about the event here.
Selected Reports
Timor-Leste President Would Support International Tribunal
8 March 2010 (Amnesty International)
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Jos - From Tin City to Massacre City
8 March 2010 (Taiwo Olawale)
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Daily Injustice, Immeasurable Damage
5 March 2010 (Amnesty International)
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How to Cut Collateral Damage in Afghanistan
3 March 2010 (Marc Garlasco)
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Intervention to Stop Genocide and Mass Atrocities (Audio)
3 March 2010 (Matthew C. Waxman, Irina A. Faskianos)
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How Not to Defend Yourself Against Genocide Charges
2 March 2010 (Michelle, change.org)
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Women and displacement: strength in adversity
2 March 2010 (ICRC, interview with Nadine Puechguirbal)
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DR Congo: Complaint Against Lt. Col. Innocent Zimurinda
1 March 2010 (Maj. Gen. Dieudonne Amuli Bahigwa, FARDC)
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In Praise of Aerial Bombing
1 March 2010 (Edward Luttwak)
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DR Congo: Congolese Groups Demand the Removal of Abusive Army Commander
1 March 2010 (Human Rights Watch)
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Selected News
Multi-national Operations, Unity of Effort, and the Law of Armed Conflict
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Islamic Jurisprudence and the Regulation of Armed Conflict
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Introduction to Islamic Law
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Private Security Contractors in the OPT: An IHL Perspective
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Transnational Armed Groups and International Humanitarian Law
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IHL Issue Exploration
A number of short primers on international humanitarian law and policy issues of contemporary relevance are available. Read more of our IHL Primer Series.
What is IHL?
IHL is a legal framework applicable to situations of armed conflict. IHL can be generally defined as the laws and customs aiming to limit the effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons.
Sexual Violence
Among weapons used in armed conflict, rape and other forms of sexual violence are especially pernicious.
White Phosphorus Munitions
Recently the U.S. accused the Taliban of using white phosphorus (WP) in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in civilian areas in Afghanistan, as well as in mortar and rocket attacks against U.S. forces.
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Highlights
- International Criminal Court, Legal Texts and Tools
- U.N., Audiovisual Library of International Law
- Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, International & Operational Law Department Documents
- ICRC, Interpretative Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities (2009)