Frequently Asked Questions on International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law

IASC

Published in : 2004

Available in : English

This document has been prepared by the IASC Task Force (until 2003, known as the IASC Reference Group) on Humanitarian Action and Human Rights as a complement to Growing the Sheltering Tree. The text seeks to respond to questions commonly asked by humanitarian workers on the legal framework that serves as a basis for assistance and protection activities in situations of armed conflict. It sets out the relevant international instruments and offers examples of their provisions and application

Documents :
English (PDF, 819.77Kb)

Originally posted at : IASC - Inter-Agency Standing Committee

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Themes : Emergency, general, Interventions, general, Nutrition and human rights, general, Vulnerable groups, general, Civil and political rights, Health Interventions , Humanitarian Standards, Refugees / IDPs, Refugees / IDPs

Resource types : Advocacy briefs, Guidelines, Normative guidance: Norms, standards, policies