An Australian perspective on the role of national IHL committees in fostering government and National Society collaboration
Abstract
Abstract National IHL committees (NIHLCs) have been repeatedly recognized as one of the most effective tools for strengthening implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL). This article traces the evolution of Australia’s NIHLC since its establishment in 1977, describes recent reforms to its mandate, composition and goals, and provides examples of its work at a local, regional and global level. In doing so, the article seeks to provide an example of how a long-standing NIHLC can strengthen and reaffirm IHL implementation and foster greater collaboration between a government and a National Red Cross and Red Crescent Society.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Law and Human Rights
Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics
International Labor and Employment Law
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Review of the Red Cross
- Volume
- 108
- Issue
- 931
- Pages
- 210–231
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN