This resource provides clear, accessible information about War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and how to report them.
War Crimes are serious violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) committed during armed conflicts. These acts breach rules designed to protect civilians, prisoners, wounded soldiers, and other non-combatants, or involve prohibited methods of warfare.
Genocide is committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. These acts include killing members of the group, causing serious bodily or mental harm, deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about the group's physical destruction, imposing measures to prevent births, or forcibly transferring children to another group.
Crimes Against Humanity are severe offences committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population. Unlike war crimes, these can occur during peace or war and target people based on their identity or beliefs.
This publication provides detailed definitions and information about War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and how to report them, together with a Commentary that broadens debate and understanding about war, conflict, and social justice.
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