FDFA Section International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Justice

The four Geneva Conventions are universally ratified and apply to all states and parties to conflicts.

Switzerland is making constant efforts to find ways to improving compliance with international humanitarian law.

Intergovernmental process on strengthening respect for IHL (2015-2019), based on Resolution 2 of the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

The Interdepartmental Committee is tasked with the exchange of experience and information on International Humanitarian Law and its implementation in Switzerland.

An overview of the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) in Switzerland.

A permanent body available to the international community to investigate violations of international humanitarian law.

Promote compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights by private military and security companies in conflict areas.

International humanitarian law restricts or prohibits the development, possession and use of certain weapons.