International Humanitarian Law (IHL) resources

The international humanitarian law (IHL) program conducts research and produces a range of publications and resources to promote an understanding of, and respect for IHL.

IHL publications

The International Humanitarian Law Handbook for Australian Government Officials

A guide for parliamentarians to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Also available in Arabic | French | Spanish

Promoting respect for international humanitarian law: a handbook for parliamentarians 

Protect this emblem because it protects lives

International Humanitarian Law and the Responsibility to Protect: a handbook
Also available in French

Protecting people: international humanitarian law

Same Space - Different Mandates: a civil-military guide to Australian stakeholders in international disaster and conflict response

Handbook on International Humanitarian Law Mooting

Research into the impact of IHL Knowledge - Gaining Traction: Measuring the Impact of IHL Training - October 2019

Research into the impact of IHL Knowledge - IHL Knowledge Framework - September 2022

International Humanitarian Law in Context Webinars: Afghanistan - Summary Report

2022 IHL Symposium – Summary Report

Corporate war crimes and other liabilities
An introduction to the ways corporations may be liable for war crimes in Australia.

The value and impact of International Humanitarian Law Knowledge - January 2023

NEW The International Humanitarian Law Handbook for Humanitarians and Health Professionals