international humanitarian law instrument

C1702 concept

An international humanitarian law instrument is a formal legal document, such as a treaty, convention, or protocol, that establishes rules governing the conduct of parties during armed conflict to protect persons who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities.

Observed surface forms (6)

  • Geneva Convention ×4
  • international humanitarian law treaty ×2
  • humanitarian law instruments ×1
  • law of war treaty ×1
  • laws of war ×1
  • legal instrument under international law ×1

Instances (9)