An Easy Reference to International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law.
This document is intended to provide humanitarian personnel with a quick reference to international humanitarian law and human rights law instruments. This is not intended as a policy document per se, but rather as guidance to assist Humanitarian Coordinators in the course of their duties.
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Human rights and international legal standards.
The concept of human rights is increasingly invoked in the context of humanitarian emergencies: yet the moral and legal basis for the claims involved are often little understood. This paper aims to describe the basic moral and legal framework of human rights; to look at issues of responsibility, protection and enforcement in the light of international legal obligations; and to relate this to the work of humanitarian agencies in their attempts to provide assistance and protection to communities affected by conflict and other disasters.
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Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
The humanitarian community is increasingly aware of the crisis of internal displacement which affects over 20 million people worldwide. While responsibility for the protection of IDPs rests first and foremost with national governments and local authorities, it is important for the international community to see how best it can contribute to enhancing the protection of IDPs in conflict and crisis situations. We must also design humanitarian assistance in such a way that it will promote the protection of IDPs.
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Aide Memoire 2004
This document reflects the first update of the Aide Memoire on the protection of civilians in armed conflict since it was first adopted by the Security Council in March 2002. The Aide Memoire reflects the latest protection of civilians concerns, trends and measures to address them.
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Frequently Asked Questions on International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law 2004
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, a collection of field practices in promoting and protecting rights by humanitarian actors issued by the Task Force in September 2002.
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