United Nations Security Council
The Security Council's main role is to maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT): Global Issues

International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works around the world on a strictly neutral and impartial basis to protect and assist people affected by armed conflicts and internal disturbances.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. The Court settles disputes between states.

Reference Guide to the Geneva Conventions (International Journalism Committee of the Society of Professional Journalists)
An overview of the history of the laws of war and explains customary law; international rules affecting soldiers, civilians, and journalists; and grievance procedures. The Convention Texts section links to each of the four Geneva Conventions, as well as the two Protocols of 1977. This section also links to other treaties on human rights, weapons, and genocide, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948.