Global Shapers The Hague – Lessons To Be Learned: International Humanitarian Law

Overview

You are invited to join the inauguration of Hub member the Global Shapers The Hague’s International Justice Education Project in collaboration with Amnesty International’s Human Rights Talk. This event will delve into the complexities of international humanitarian law and how it has both succeeded and failed in protecting humanity. It will include a thought-provoking panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities in upholding human rights on a global scale. 

After an engaging panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the “Amnesty Human Rights Talk.” This session will delve deeper into the subject matter and participants can actively contribute to the discourse, gaining valuable insights and fostering a greater understanding of the intersection between law, justice and humanity on a global scale. Your participation goes beyond the event as they strive to turn your thoughts into action. Your voice matters, and together, they hope to help you shape the future of international justice. 

Schedule

Walk-in: 10:30 AM 

Opening: 11:00 AM 

End: 15:00 PM 

Speakers

• Prof. Marten Zwanenburg, International and Humanitarian Law, UvA, Netherlands Defence Academy 
• Mr. Reinout Sterk, Military Lawyer 
• Lieutenant-at-Sea Koral Komurcu, LL.M, Military (Navy) Expertise 
• Dr. Alessandra Spadaro, Public International Law, International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Criminal Law, Utrecht University 

Moderator: Saf Benaskar, Called to the bar of England and Wales, LL.M, LL.B, BA

Registration:

This event is invitation only. If you are interested in attending you can reach out to Saf Bens on LinkedIn or contact The Hague Global Shapers!