Course: International Humanitarian Law for Business

The International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) holds an important and unique position in international law. The Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world, comprising the …

International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of universally-accepted rules that seek to limit, for humanitarian reasons, the effects of war. The main purpose of IHL is to maintain some …

As this course has canvassed, individuals and businesses can be held accountable under both criminal and civil law for violations of IHL. However, accountability for respecting IHL should also include …

In order to effectively integrate respect for IHL into a company’s due diligence practices and policies, it is recommended to ensure that the company undertakes both internal and external reporting …

There’s a common misconception that violations of IHL only occur in developing countries. The reality is that IHL can also be an issue in developed countries, even where these violations …

Businesses today are more aware of their human rights obligations than ever before and are increasingly exposed to conflict-affected areas, primarily due to the proximity of business operations to war …

In order to effectively implement respect for IHL commitments within a business, it is important to train business personnel so that they have the knowledge and capacity to comply with, …

Reputational risks are closely linked legal and operational risks, and have the effect of reducing public trust in a company. Reputational risks are those that have a detrimental impact on …

Many businesses operate in diverse and often challenging social, economic, political and cultural landscapes. Business operations often traverse borders, in complex and dangerous environments where countries are, or are at …

Now that you understand what the business and human rights agenda is, it’s important to understand the initiatives that support and promote a business’s responsibility to respect human rights. In …

New and emerging technologies are fundamentally changing warfighting today. Take, for example, drone surveillance or the use of precision guided munitions in aerial strikes, particularly in urban warfare settings. Among …

The financial sector plays a significant role as a lubricant and enabler for global economic activity. When it comes to demonstrating responsible investment and lending, financial institutions today face growing …

Australian Red Cross and RMIT University have developed a suite of resources and training materials for businesses. You will have been introduced to some of these already, over the past …

Violations of IHL can entail both civil and criminal liability for businesses. Civil liability Businesses can be, and in the past have been, sued for wrongdoing in conflict zones by …

Under IHL, it is a war crime to forcibly displace civilians in both international and non-international armed conflicts. The only exception to this rule is where civilians are relocated on …