Strengthening National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

Pledge data

Pledge by German Red Cross

Date October 22, 2024

Number SP340326

Country - Type of Entity Germany - States
Germany - National Society

Theme The German Red Cross and the Government of Germany pledge to strengthen national implementation of international humanitarian law as part of their overall efforts to strengthen a culture of compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL). Within the overarching title of IC34 “Navigate Uncertainty – Strengthen Humanity” this pledge is related to the proposed resolution “Building a universal culture of compliance with international humanitarian law".

Type of pledge Specific

Keywords IHL ratification and national implementation, IHL dissemination

Conference edition 34th International Conference

Reports

A) Objectives of the pledge:

Objectives to be achieved in the period 2024-2028:

(1) An updated report on “National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law” will be prepared by the German National IHL Committee. This report will include a section on German contributions to international implementation of international humanitarian law.

(2) Start a process to revise and update the manual of the Federal Ministry of Defence on Humanitarian Law in Armed Conflicts.

(3) Start a process to revise and update the publication “Documents on International Humanitarian Law” which also aims at making it available in digital form.

B) Action plan:

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C) Indicators for measuring progress:

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D) Resource implications:

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