The Foundations of Modern International Humanitarian Law and the Outlook for Its Future

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 Randall Bagwell, Vice President Service to the Armed Forces, 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
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