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American Red Cross, UC to Hold Free Human Rights Seminar
Program to Discuss Geneva Conventions, International Humanitarian Law
Written By Victoria Cataldo, Christine Leogrande
Half-day seminar to raise awareness about human rights law
Contact - cleogrande@utica.edu
Utica, NY (03/17/2009) - The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley and the Human Rights Advocacy Program of Utica College (HRAP) will host a seminar, "Humanity in the Midst of War: An Introduction to International Humanitarian Law," at UC on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.This half-day introductory course is intended to raise awareness about the Geneva Conventions, the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the role of the Red Cross during armed conflict to implement IHL.
In a world where warfare and civil strife are a daily reality for millions, IHL provides a framework for protection for civilians and combatants alike. The conduct for warfare as embodied by IHL is laid out by the Geneva Conventions of 1949. The American Red Cross works to educate the American public about the guiding principles and framework of IHL as they apply to the protection of members of the armed forces, including prisoners of war, and civilians. In a similar vein, the HRAP of Utica College counsels and trains non-governmental organizations in transitional democracies, working with human rights advocates all over the world. It also works with domestic and international students learning human rights law and other specialty areas.
The seminar is free and open to the public. To reserve your place, please contact Jay Starr at 315.733.4668 x 219 or by e-mail at starrj@redcrossmv.org. Please be advised that space is limited; interested participants are encouraged to register early.
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