Intl. Humanitarian Law & R2P (13 cards)

Jus in Bello

The body of international law that regulates the conduct of parties engaged in armed conflict.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

Rules governing the conduct of war and protecting civilians and other noncombatants during armed conflict.

Geneva Conventions

Core international agreements establishing protections for wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, civilians, and other noncombatants during war.

Geneva Convention I

Protects wounded and sick soldiers on land.

Geneva Convention II

Protects wounded, sick, and shipwrecked military personnel at sea.

Geneva Convention III

Protects prisoners of war.

Geneva Convention IV

Protects civilians during armed conflict.

Additional Protocol I

Expands protections relating to international armed conflicts.

Additional Protocol II

Expands protections relating to non-international armed conflicts.

Military Necessity

Principle allowing only the amount of force necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

Distinction

Principle requiring parties in conflict to distinguish between combatants and civilians.

Proportionality

Principle prohibiting attacks in which civilian harm would be excessive relative to the anticipated military advantage.

Humanity

Principle prohibiting unnecessary suffering and requiring humane treatment during conflict.