By
Alison Lopez
Experts from the ICRC, the University of the Philippines and Mindanao
State University will deliver lectures on various topics, such as the methods
and means of armed conflict; non-state actors in non-international armed
conflicts, the enforcement of IHL through international criminal justice and
protection of cultural property.
MANILA (ICRC) – 40 civil society, government and military
representatives from across Southeast and East Asia will meet in Manila on
today to attend a six-day seminar on the international laws governing military
operations.
The seminar, the eighth of its kind to be held in the region, has been
jointly organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the College of Law of the University of
the Philippines. This is the first time the Philippines has hosted the event,
which runs from 13 to 18 October.
"The seminar will help build a broad understanding of what laws
apply in armed conflicts and why they must be respected in the interests of
humanity”, said Alain Aeschlimann, the ICRC's head of operations for East Asia,
South-East Asia and the Pacific. “It will also provide a rich forum for civil
society professionals involved in the promotion of the law and policy
surrounding humanitarian issues to debate their role.”
“Participants will take part in practical role-play sessions as well as
more theoretical classes, providing an opportunity to deepen their
learning”, said Evecar Cruz, the ICRC’s legal adviser in the Philippines. “With
representatives from 11 different countries sharing their experiences and
insights, the event should serve to build an international network of people
interested in humanitarian issues.”
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