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National Committees for the implementation of IHL

National Committees for the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) exist in many countries to advise and assist governments in implementing and spreading knowledge of IHL. Setting up such committees is the responsibility of States, but is supported by the ICRC as one of the means of ensuring effective application of IHL. Read full overview

Reference documents

National Committees for the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law
Table of National Committees and other national bodies on international humanitarian law
Practical advice to facilitate the work of National Committees on international humanitarian law
Guiding principles concerning the status and methods of operation of national bodies for the implementation of international humanitarian law

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