The Foundations of Modern International Humanitarian Law and the Outlook for Its Future
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One of 10 upcoming events at Robert H Jackson Center.
The American Red Cross is pleased to host, in conjunction with the Robert H. Jackson Center, an inaugural public discussion of the foundations of modern international humanitarian law and the outlook for its future with six expert panelists hosted at our National Headquarters in the Nancy Marriott Hall of Service at 430 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. This event is open to the public. There will be two panels: 1:00pm: Introductory Remarks by Thomas Harper, International Humanitarian Law Senior Counsel at the American Red Cross 1:15pm: The Foundations of Modern International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Conventions Allida Black, Director, Hillary Rodham Clinton Oral History Project, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, Georgetown University David Luban, Distinguished University Professor, Georgetown University Law Center Douglas Irvin-Erickson, George Mason University, Center for Peace and Conflict 2:45pm: International Humanitarian Law: Outlook for the Future Sylvain Vité, Head of Legal Department, International Committee of the Red Cross Sarah McIntosh, Deputy Director of Civilians in Conflict, Kobo, a humanitarian NGO Michael McNerney, Researcher, Institute for Defense Analyses 4:00pm: Closing Remarks by Kristan McMahon, President at the Robert H. Jackson Center Please let us know if you will be joining us in person by filling out the form below! You can also sign up to watch on Zoom Webinar by clicking HERE.
