“Glossary of International Humanitarian Law” presented with the support of the Ukrainian Red Cross
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Red Cross presented a glossary of IHL terms and held discussions...
Civil defence during armed conflict and its protection under IHL
What is civil defence during armed conflict, and how is it protected under international humanitarian law?
Adoption of the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
14 травня 1954 року ухвалено Гаазьку конвенцію – перший багатосторонній міжнародний договір, присвячений захисту культурної спадщини під час збройних конфліктів...
Law and Humanity: Kyiv Region Police Complete Training in International Humanitarian Law
On 24–25 April, a team from the Ukrainian Red Cross delivered a two-day training on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for...
When do civilians lose protection against direct attack under IHL?
International humanitarian law provides that civilians lose protection from direct attack for such time as they are directly participating in...
Second All-Ukrainian Tournament of Young Experts in International Humanitarian Law concludes
The second All-Ukrainian Tournament of Young Experts in International Humanitarian Law for school students was held in Kyiv. Read more...
International Humanitarian Law and the Legal Regime of Occupation
How international humanitarian law regulates the protection of civilians in occupied territories — an overview of the legal framework governing...
Educators from the Kyiv region participated in training on International Humanitarian Law
With the support of the Ukrainian Red Cross, educators from the Kyiv region participated in training sessions on International Humanitarian...
Border Service Cadets Study International Humanitarian Law in Khmelnytskyi
A training on international humanitarian law was conducted by the Ukrainian Red Cross for the National Academy of the State...
The Ukrainian Red Cross Supports Initiatives to Safeguard Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage
A conference organised by the OBMIN Foundation, “RESILIENT CULTURE. CULTURAL RESILIENCE”, was held in Kyiv, with the Ukrainian Red Cross...
Combatants under International Humanitarian Law
The distinction between civilians and combatants, who are entitled to take part in hostilities and may be granted prisoner-of-war status...
Registration for the 2026 All-Ukrainian Tournament of Young Experts in IHL
Registration form and participation requirements for the 2026 All-Ukrainian International Humanitarian Law Tournament for school students, organised by the Ukrainian...