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Ratification status of the main treaties of international humanitarian law
Through its Advisory Service on International Humanitarian Law in particular, the ICRC encourages States to accede to the full range of humanitarian law treaties. The status of ratification of the major treaties comprising this body of law can be viewed via the links set out below.

A more detailed database that includes the complete text of the treaties is also available on this site. (ICRC databases on international humanitarian law)

Key document
    16-3-2010
    States party to the main treaties
    States party to the main IHL and other related treaties: Protection of Victims of Armed Conflicts - International Criminal Court - Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict - Environment - Weapons
    (Humanitarian law\Treaties and customary law)
    Includes PDF

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