Private Businesses and Armed Conflict: An Introduction to Relevant Rules of International Humanitarian Law

This brochure explains why, when and how international humanitarian law (IHL) is relevant to private businesses. It is primarily intended for businesspeople, particularly corporate legal counsel and others in corporate compliance or human rights due diligence roles. However, it also aims to answer questions that humanitarian practitioners, legal experts, government officials and others frequently ask about business and IHL. The brochure provides a general introduction to IHL and highlights specific rules and protections that are particularly important for private business entities and their personnel.