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OLS HLP 1. Introduction to IHL and its relevance for humanitarian actors (with Elizabeth Holland)
OLS HLP 1. Introduction to IHL and its relevance for humanitarian actors (with Elizabeth Holland)
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37 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2016
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Podcast episode
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Main speaker: Elizabeth Holland, Consulting Expert on International Humanitarian Law, PHAP.International humanitarian law (“IHL”) aims to regulate the behavior of those involved in armed conflict. Though formally it binds states and armed groups, it also has great practical relevance to humanitarian actors. It provides a set of principles, rules, and norms that govern a myriad of activities, including the conduct of hostilities, detention operations, and humanitarian assistance efforts. As a legal framework, it is relevant to a range of activities in the humanitarian sector – for operations, research, advocacy, communications, etc.This session will look at examples of practical situations in which an understanding of IHL is critical for those working in the humanitarian field and will address the following questions:- What is IHL, what is its aim, and why is it important for humanitarian actors to understand?- Under what conditions does IHL apply and what are the consequences of its application?- What are the main sources of IHL? Who has rights and - What is the relationship of IHL to other bodies of law relevant to humanitarian practice, particularly human rights law and refugee law?This online session, the first in a series of regular online events bringing together humanitarian practitioners for brief expert lectures and open Q&A, will provide an overview of IHL with a focus on its significance for humanitarian actors.Additional information, resources, and assessments for PHAP members at https://phap.org/OLS-HLP-1
Released:
Jan 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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