Protecting Human Dignity in Armed Conflict

The conference was held in the Peace Palace in The Hague on the 140th anniversary of the Netherlands Red Cross
S. Boswijk (ed.)
Pages: 134 pages
Shipping Weight: 400 gram
Published: 07-2008
Publisher: WLP
Language: US
ISBN (softcover) : 9789058503688

Product Description

Human dignity becomes especially vulnerable during armed conflict. Where there is war, there is an increased chance of violations of international humanitarian law. Outrages occur: bystanders become victims and prisoners may be mistreated or humiliated through public exposure. On 19 October 2007, the Netherlands Red Cross hosted its conference, Protecting Human Dignity in Armed Conflict.

This publication contains proceedings and speeches of this conference. We hope you find them an informative and constructive contribution to discussion in this important area.

Session 1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND ARMED CONFLICTS
Introduction Heikelien Verrijn Stuart
Developments in international humanitarian law since 1977 Liesbeth Lijnzaad
The nature and characteristics of contemporary armed conflict Mohamad-mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
A military perspective on protecting human dignity in armed conflict Patrick Cammaertdiscussion

Session 2: COMBATANT RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS PROTECTING HUMAN DIGNITY
Introduction Seerp Ybema
The responsibility of combatants towards detainees and civilians Jelena Pejic
Combatant behaviour in Afghanistan Ton van LoonMilitary mental health Carl Castrodiscussion

Session 3: ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHER ACTORS IN PROTECTING HUMAN DIGNITY Introduction Horst Fischer
The role of the media Eddo Rosenthal
The role of politicians Joris Voorhoeve
The role of humanitarian organisations Kenny Gluck
The role of medical staff Rob Ross
discussion

Closing session: FINDINGS BY THE CONFERENCE RAPPORTEUR Fabricio Guariglia