About NCIHL
The National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) was established by decree 4382 on 21 June 2010. It is a national governmental committee chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, with the Minister of Justice acting as deputy when necessary.
Law & Policy
National Legislation
Lebanese legal framework on the implementation of IHL
International Treaties
IHL is based on a number of treaties, notably the 1949 Geneva Conventions, their Additional Protocols, and other instruments
Customary IHL
Customary International Law consists of rules from ‘a general practice accepted as law’ that exist independent of treaties
News & Updates
Activities & Events
Promote and foster widespread understanding of and improved implementation of IHL
Strategic Priorities
Periodic meetings to support the implementation and dissemination of IHL
Articles & Reports
Updates from the Committee