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The elaboration of the thematic areas was informed by a core advisory group, representing various constituencies of the peacebuilding community. The structure, content and materials of specific thematic areas were then created by a team of consultants, research assistants and interns and revised with comments from advisers representing a variety of geographical, organizational, and ideological perspectives.
Blog Posts
60 YEARS GENEVA CONVENTIONS: TIME TO CELEBRATE?
Posted by Andreas Frutig on August 12, 2009 at 2:26am — 8 Comments
Reflections on June trainings and discussions on IHL in the OPT
Posted by HPCR at Harvard University on July 7, 2009 at 12:47pm
Effective community engagement strategies mitigate downstream security risks
Posted by Andrew Northover on April 14, 2009 at 11:11pm — 8 Comments
Marco Pizzorno Harvard University - " Prisoners of War "-
Posted by Marco Pizzorno on May 13, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment
Gender Equality and Human Rights
Posted by Smita Rajmohan on April 21, 2009 at 2:20am — 2 Comments
a fresh operational definition needed for Humanitarian Law
Posted by prajna on March 1, 2009 at 3:45am — 3 Comments
Le contexte et le programme d’action de la présidence française
Posted by ADRIANNA on June 24, 2008 at 12:30am
The Definition of International Humanitarian Law is Needed.
Posted by Luochuan Wang on June 25, 2008 at 11:58am — 6 Comments
The European neighborhood policy at the time of its implementation
Posted by ADRIANNA on June 30, 2008 at 12:30am
The Applicability of IHL especially the Fourth Geneva Convention to the Occupied Palestine Territories
Posted by Dr. Nazir Daawar on July 1, 2008 at 10:50am — 9 Comments
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Seeking Justice in the Wake of War
February 18, 2010 from 9:30am to 11am – Online panel discussion
February 21
Sunday
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Despite the technological advances in accuracy and precision of targeting associated with UCAVs, why are there still high numbers of civilian deaths and injuries stemming from their use? 6 Replies
Started by HPCR at Harvard University in Unmanned Weapons and Challenges to International Humanitarian Law. Last reply by Ruth Davis 1 day ago.
why british authorities inquriy Iraq war
Started by James M Thogkow in On the Threshold of Armed Conflict: Violence, Protection, and the Law 1 day ago.
What policy tools are most useful in promoting principled approaches to humanitarian protection in situations of violence falling short of armed conflict? 1 Reply
Started by HPCR at Harvard University in On the Threshold of Armed Conflict: Violence, Protection, and the Law. Last reply by James M Thogkow Feb 5.
Key aspects of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law 3 Replies
Started by Geoffrey Omon in Interplay between IHL and Human Rights. Last reply by Maria Eugenia Veneri Jan 29.
Which criteria determine whether a situation constitutes an armed conflict within the meaning of international humanitarian law, and what implications does such a determination have for humanitarian p 1 Reply
Started by HPCR at Harvard University in On the Threshold of Armed Conflict: Violence, Protection, and the Law. Last reply by federico sperotto Jan 29.
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