Every day, somewhere in the world, violations of international humanitarian law are taking place. How these violations are defined—something as simple as using the word "massacre" instead of "genocide"—may decide whether rights are granted or denied, whether lives are saved or destroyed.

In "The Practical Guide to Humanitarian Law," Françoise Bouchet-Saulnier draws on her expertise in humanitarian law and her experience as legal director for the international humanitarian relief organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to explain in clear, precise language the rights of victims and humanitarian organizations in times of conflict, tension, and crisis. In reader-friendly alphabetical entries, she defines the responsibilities of warring parties in these situations and highlights the traps, which can turn relief actions into illusions that conceal dehumanization and extermination.

For the average reader who is interested in international issues to legal professionals, "The Practical Guide to Humanitarian Law" will be an invaluable resource. For those on the front lines of international humanitarian work, it will be essential. This book was edited and translated by Laura Brav and Camille Michel

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
   
2. The Guide
3. Appendix A: State of ratification of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Conventions (HRC)
4. Appendix B: List of States Party to International Humanitarian Law & HRC (As of April 2013)
5. Term Index
6. Humanitarian Law Themes: A Guide to Key Entries by Subject

About the Author:

Françoise Bouchet-Saulnier, an expert in the field of humanitarian law, has been legal director of MSF in Paris since 1991 and research director of the MSF Foundation since 1995. Bouchet-Saulnier has been pivotal in shaping MSF responses to conflict situations such as Rwanda, Somalia and Kosovo and in educating MSF aid workers on humanitarian law issues. She frequently travels to MSF field locations to support negotiations and international advocacy campaigns.

In addition to her work with MSF, Bouchet-Saulnier has been teaching law at the University of Paris since 1992 and is engaged in research on international justice. She is the coauthor of a book about the Rwandan genocide and has written numerous articles on humanitarian law. Before joining MSF, Bouchet-Saulnier acted as a consultant for several organizations including the United Nations Disaster Relief Office and Amnesty International. She holds a doctorate in international law from the University of Nice.

About the Publisher:

Teslaw Publishers have gained tremendous success in bringing foreign law books to the Indian Subcontinent. They have obtained legal rights to publish best - selling law related books translated in english.