On 3 July 2025, Honduras recognized the competence of the IHFFC.
With Honduras’ recognition, 78 States have made the Declaration under Article 90 of Additional Protocol I recognizing the competence of the IHFFC.
By recognizing the competence of the IHFFC, Honduras is sending a strong message in support of international humanitarian law. It is an important signal and encouragement to all States that have not yet done so to follow Honduras’ example, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law worldwide.
Each State which has recognized the competence of the Commission has the right to refer for investigation situations of armed conflict to the Commission on condition that all Parties involved have equally recognized the Commission's competence. A State Party to the First Additional Protocol may make a comprehensive declaration, thereby recognizing the Commission's competence, or it may consent to an investigation into the facts of a particular dispute. A comprehensive declaration can be made at any time.
Today, 78 States have made a comprehensive declaration under Article 90.
