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Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law: A Practitioner鈥檚 Legal Handbook

A legal handbook presenting International Humanitarian Law in relation to conflict-induced hunger.

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This handbook presents the rules of International Humanitarian Law that contribute to avoiding and addressing food insecurity in situations of armed conflict.聽An聽understanding of the law promotes better compliance, contributing to the聽UK鈥檚 broader efforts to prevent and mitigate acute food insecurity and famine.

Aimed primarily at practitioners within the UK, and their counterparts in national and international organisations, the handbook presents the UK鈥檚 view on the law in an accessible and practical way. The legal analysis is accompanied by guidance and recommendations on possible additional actions.

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Published 6 May 2025

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