The International Humanitarian Law Committee

The National Human Rights Commission of Lebanon, including the Committee for the Prevention of Torture (NHRC-CPT), welcomes the ruling issued by the...

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Emblems Under Attack in War: Why Lebanon Urgently Needs a “Digital Emblem”

News 29 May، 2026

Amid the ongoing Israeli military escalation against Lebanon, civilians and critical infrastructure are facing repeated and devastating attacks. Under international humanitarian law,...

Targeting the Vicinity of the Qaraoun Dam: National Judicial Action Must Be Accompanied by a Referral to the ICC

Statements and Speeches 28 May، 2026

The Committee on International Humanitarian Law at the Lebanese National Human Rights Commission announced that the Israeli bombardment targeting the vicinity of...

Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: A Framework for Accountability and Prevention

Reference Documents 5 May، 2026

LEGAL FRAMEWORK Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment are each prohibited under international human rights law. The prohibition is absolute and...

“Christophini”: Phantom Mountains on the Occupation’s Map – An Attempt to “Israelize” Lebanese Geography

Statements and Speeches 17 April، 2026

The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Committee of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has monitored statements made by the Israeli military spokesperson...

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The International Humanitarian Law Committee

Report of Ali Afif Nahle’s disappearance in Qantara brings the number of cases registered with the NHRC to 40

The Legal Status of Lebanese Prisoners, Detainees, Victims of Enforced Disappearance, and Missing Persons Held by Israel

NHRC: No Political Understandings May Restrict Lebanon’s Right to Prosecute War Criminals or Obstruct Legal and Diplomatic Measures to Confront the Occupation; We Reject...

NHRC Launches “Let’s Connect for Rights” Monthly Forum and Calls for Stronger Accountability Mechanisms for Violations Committed in Lebanon

Christina Assi in EUobserver: A Testimony Reaffirming the Importance of Documentation and Accountability

Lebanon’s National Human Rights Commission Discusses Support for Accreditation and Capacity Building with Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee and the Arab Network of National...

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026: Resilience Starts at Home and Lebanon Must Make Homes Safer

Human Rights and Climate Adaptation in Lebanon: NHRC Contribution to the Secretary-General’s Analytical Study Pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution 62/14

NHRC-CPT calls for climate adaptation that protects rights and reaches those most at risk

Human Rights and Climate Adaptation in Lebanon: NHRC Contribution to the Secretary-General’s Analytical Study Pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution 62/14

Child Rights and Safety in the Digital Environment Contribution to the OHCHR consultation under Human Rights Council resolution 56/6

Lebanon’s National Human Rights Commission Discusses Support for Accreditation and Capacity Building with Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee and the Arab Network of National...

NHRC-CPT calls for climate adaptation that protects rights and reaches those most at risk

Climate Justice at the Heart of Human Rights: Beirut Meeting Calls for Protecting Those Affected and Holding Policymakers Accountable

Christina Assi in EUobserver: A Testimony Reaffirming the Importance of Documentation and Accountability

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026: Resilience Starts at Home and Lebanon Must Make Homes Safer

International Day of the Girl 2026: Lebanon Must Protect Girls’ Childhoods and Invest in Their Rights