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Overview of IHL principles

In this video Fauve Kurnadi explains the overarching principles of International Humanitarian Law

In order to best understand international humanitarian law, we need to explore the key principles that underpin it.

Watch Fauve Kurnadi from Australian Red Cross explain some of these key principles and how they aim to limit suffering and protect civilians.

In the next step, we’ll unpack the three IHL principles – humanity, distinction and proportionality – that are most relevant for business, and this course.

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