Jose Rizal University

Law School
No. 80 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City

Human Rights
Monday – 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Prepared by Atty. Cyrus Victor T. Sualog, LI.M.

WEEK 7

V. International Law_International Human Rights Law_International Humanitarian Law

A. Introduction to International Law

Reference: http://www.gsdrc.org/topic-guides/international-legal-frameworks-for-
humanitarian-action/concepts/introduction-to-international-law/

B. Overview of International Humanitarian Law

Reference: http://www.gsdrc.org/topic-guides/international-legal-frameworks-for-
humanitarian-action/concepts/overview-of-international-humanitarian-law/

https://www.icrc.org/en/doc/assets/files/other/what_is_ihl.pdf

https://www.icrc.org/en/doc/resources/documents/misc/57jm93.html

C. Overlapping Areas of Law – Toward a Comprehensive Legal Framework

Reference: http://www.gsdrc.org/topic-guides/international-legal-frameworks-for-
humanitarian-action/concepts/overlapping-areas-of-law-toward-a-comprehensive-legal-
framework/

D. Humanitarian Principles and Humanitarian Assistance

Reference: http://www.gsdrc.org/topic-guides/international-legal-frameworks-for-
humanitarian-action/concepts/humanitarian-principles-and-humanitarian-assistance/

E. RA 9851 - "Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide,

and Other Crimes Against Humanity".

Reference: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9851_2009.html