Law of Armed Conflict Resources

This page contains several useful materials and trainings on war crimes, the law of armed conflict, and international humanitarian law. Click on the title of each resource to access videos, trainings, and more. This is a continually updating page—be sure to check back for additional resources.

The Law of Armed Conflict: INtroduction

This video serves as an introduction to PILPG Executive Director Dr. Gregory Noone’s series on the Law of Armed Conflict and the concept of the Law of Armed Conflict.

The Law of Armed Conflict: The Fundamental Principles

In the second video of PILPG Executive Director Dr. Gregory Noone’s series on the Law of Armed Conflict, he examines the four fundamental principles of the Law of Armed Conflict: military necessity, humanity, distinction, and proportionality.

The Law of Armed Conflict: Sources

In the third video of PILPG Executive Director Dr. Gregory Noone’s series on the Law of Armed Conflict, he examines the main sources of the Law of Armed Conflict: treaties and customary law.

The Law of Armed Conflict: Purpose

In the fourth video of PILPG Executive Director Dr. Gregory Noone’s series on the Law of Armed Conflict, he examines the purposes of the Law of Armed Conflict, stemming from the regulation of the conduct of hostilities and the protection of persons and objects affected by conflict.


Training Centre

The ICRC’s Training Centre contains a series of e-learning modules on international humanitarian law and other areas of the ICRC's work.

Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

This course from the ICRC provides information on the basics of International Humanitarian Law, explaining how and when this body of law applies, and whom it protects.