Humanity in War: An International Humanitarian Law Workshop
The Human Rights Center and the American Red Cross will host "Humanity in War: An International Humanitarian Law Workshop" on March 30, 2019.
This course is designed to train field and headquarters personnel of the Red Cross to recognize and understand situations where international humanitarian law might be applicable. Join us for this one-day workshop and learn from the experts.
This workshop is suggested especially for law students and attorneys, graduate students, and professionals in international relations, and journalists.
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8:45 – 9:00 AM |
Check-in |
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9:00 – 9:15 AM |
Introduction |
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9:15 – 9:40 AM |
Module 1: Introduction to International Humanitarian Law and the Red Cross Global Network |
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9:40 – 11:00 AM |
Module 2: History of IHL, the Geneva Conventions, and Conflict Classification: |
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11:00 – 11:15 AM |
Break |
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11:15 – 12:15 PM |
Module 3 – Part 1: Status of Persons |
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12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
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12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Optional Lunch Lecture: Prof. Fionnuala Ni Aolain and Prof. Oren Gross: Contemporary IHL Challenges |
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1:45 – 2:15 PM |
Module 3 cont. Status of Objects: Direct Participation in Hostilities |
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2:15 – 3:15 PM |
Module 4: The Four Fundamental Principles of IHL, Means and Methods of Warfare, and Precautions by the Parties to the Conflict |
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3:15 – 3:30 PM |
Break |
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3:30 – 4:20 PM |
Module 5: Special Protection of Persons and Objects, and Consequences of Violating IHL |
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4:20 – 4:30 PM |
Module 6: Wrap Up |
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.