Description:
This one-day instructor-led course is designed to train lawyers, journalists, field and headquarters personnel, and graduate students, to recognize and understand situations where international humanitarian law might be applicable.
LEARN ABOUT:
- Types of armed conflict
- The four Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols
- Fundamental principles and protections afforded by international law
- Distinction between combatants and civilians
- Civilian direct participation in hostilities
- Role of the Red Cross and humanitarians in armed conflict
A light lunch will be served. This event is sponsored by the American Red Cross and cosponsored by ASIL.
Date and Location
Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
American Red Cross
Address 1:
520 West 49th Street
City:
New York
State:
NY
Zip Code:
10019