Civilian Rights & Safety

Know your rights under international humanitarian law, how to assert them safely, and what protections exist for civilians in armed conflict.

How to safely record, preserve, and report evidence of human rights violations during armed conflict or civil unrest.

How civilians can interact with armed actors in conflict zones while protecting their legal status and minimising personal risk.

A plain-language overview of how international humanitarian law protects civilians during armed conflict, and what rights it guarantees.

What martial law means for civilians, what rights are typically suspended or restricted, and what protections remain in place under international law.