International Institute Of Humanitarian Law

The International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing training, education, and capacity-building services related to international humanitarian law, human rights, and refugee protection. Through federal contract and grant awards, IIHL delivers instructional sessions, technical assistance, and conferences to U.S. military personnel, government officials, and civil society members. The organization's expertise focuses on strengthening the protection of vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless individuals.

IIHL has received several federal contract awards from defense agencies to provide specialized training and education services. The U.S. Army European Command awarded a $24,392.73 purchase order to IIHL for a full-day conference fee, likely to support ongoing efforts to equip troops and commanders with expertise needed for special operations and stability operations abroad. The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has also engaged IIHL's services, awarding two purchase orders totaling $44,016 for IIHL Working Group sessions. These sessions, conducted in Italy, aim to provide SOCOM personnel with specialized instruction on international humanitarian law topics relevant to global operations. All of these contract awards were firm-fixed price purchase orders without set-aside designations, reflecting IIHL's unique expertise in the field.

In addition to contract work, IIHL has secured multiple federal grant awards from the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. These awards, totaling over $900,000, are part of the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities (CFDA 19.522). Through these cooperative agreements, IIHL provides capacity-building services on refugee protection, internal displacement, and statelessness for government officials and civil society members in Italy. The organization delivers training, tools, and resources to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the protection of vulnerable migrant populations. These grant-funded projects align with the Bureau's strategic priorities and contribute to strengthening local capacity for refugee protection and assistance.