The session will introduce students to the work of humanitarian actors who provide assistance on the ground, by engaging in four cases studies which explore dilemmas in analyzing and documenting war crimes in practice.
Coffee and biscuits will be served.
The event is part 2 of our Solidarity for Peace Seminar. Part 1 is an Academic panel on Solidarity Approaches within International Law.
Program:
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16:00 - Welcome, by Cecilia Bailliet
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16:05 - Student Advocate on Solidarity and Student Advocacy, by Peris Jones (SMR), Brady Flynn (Student) and Hector Ulloa (SAIH)
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16:25 - Student Solidarity Activity Session led by Tobias Koehler (Red Cross):
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Introduction and background
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Case work in groups: Students will break into groups to analyze current legal issues pertaining to the conflict in the Ukraine (the links directs to info on icrc.org):
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The law of targeting: distinction, proportionality and precautions (what are lawful targets for military actions)
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Summary and discussion of results
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Q&A
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The seminar will be finished approx. 18:00