Past Events

Training of a member of 34 Squadron, RAF Regiment (UK Defence Forces) Military Briefings

BASIC TACTICS IN COMBAT

30 November 2017, 18:30-20:00

In order for humanitarian lawyers to be better able to understand the circumstances under which the law of armed conflict applies, they should be aware of the basic tactics involved in modern combat.

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Picture of social media logos Event

Social media platforms: the new gatekeepers of free speech?

29 November 2017, 18:30-20:00

Social media companies have stepped up efforts to spot hate speech as well as ‘terrorist’ and ‘violent extremist’ content, thereby becoming the de facto regulators of online content.

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Cover page of Briefing No 10: Transitional Justice and the European Convention on Human Rights Event

Launch: Transitional Justice and the European Convention on Human Rights

21 November 2017, 18:30-20:00

This event marks the launch of our new publication Transitional Justice and the European Convention on Human Rights, published in cooperation with the Transitional Justice Institute at Ulster University.

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Coverpage of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols Event

2017 ANNUAL SEMINAR ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW FOR DIPLOMATS ACCREDITED TO THE UNITED NATIONS IN GENEVA

15-16 November 2017

This annual seminar for diplomats is co-organized by the Geneva Academy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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People seen protesting in the streets Event

Accountability at 50 years: Pursuing Justice in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

13 November 2017, 18:30-20:00

What is the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory today? This event examines violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, looking at both the Israeli and Palestinian legal systems.

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Participants of CCW Informal Meeting of Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems. Event

Autonomous Weapons Systems: What Constraints under International Law?

13 November 2017, 13:15-14:45

A side event at the 2017 Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems to discuss the constraints and requirements that international humanitarian and human rights law place on the use and development of autonomous weapons systems.

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A U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, fires an M4 at a weapons range at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2017. Military Briefings

Law and Policy of Targeting in Military Operations

9 November 2017, 19:00-20:30

Chris Jenks, Assistant Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, Texas, will address issues related to law and policy of targeting in military operations.

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Book Launch: ‘The Accountability of Armed Groups under Human Rights Law’

8 November 2017, 18:30-20:00

This event marks the launch of Dr Katharine Fortin’s new book ‘The Accountability of Armed Groups under Human Rights Law’.

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2017 Graduation Ceremony Event

2017 Graduation Ceremony

27 October 2017, 18:00-22:00

Congratulations to all our students who gratuated this year!

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Coverpage of the Geneva Conventions and of a book on the Islamic Law of War IHL Talks

International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law: What are the Challenges for Humanitarian Practitioners?

18 October 2017, 12:30-14:00

What does Islamic law say about international humanitarian law notably in relation to the protection of civilians, the prohibition against indiscriminate attacks, the protection of property or the treatment of prisoners of war?

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