Complying with IHL in Large-Scale Conflicts: Key Preparedness Measures

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• Isabelle Gallino; Sylvain Vite

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This analysis article describes how countries and groups can get ready to follow international humanitarian law (IHL) during big wars. It explains the importance of planning ahead, training soldiers, and making sure everyone knows the rules that protect people in conflict. It also talks about having clear guidelines, good communication, and strong leadership to help prevent harm to civilians. The article highlights that being prepared helps save lives and makes it easier for everyone to respect the laws of war even when fighting is intense.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Civil Defense; Disaster Planning; Ethics, Professional; Human Rights; Military Personnel; Warfare

Institutions: International Committee of the Red Cross

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