Live Seminar 40: Regulating the Conduct of Military Personnel in Peace Operations
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Date/Time:
January 26, 2012 - 9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Online, United States
Website:
https://hsphevents.webex.com/ec0605ld/eventcenter/recording/recordAction...
Description:
Intergovernmental organizations have established an increasing number of diverse international peace operations, ranging from standard peacekeeping deployments to multifaceted peace-making and peace-enforcement operations. Despite rising political support for the strategic use of military presence and force to strengthen the protection of civilians, important aspects of the legal frameworks regulating peace operations remain unclear. This lack of clarity has raised significant concerns about impunity for abuses committed in the course of peace operations, especially those established under Status of Forces Agreements conferring immunity on foreign military personnel.
- What are the legal obligations of members of peace operations under human rights law and IHL?
- Who is responsible for the application and enforcement of these obligations?
- How might immunity granted under Status of Forces Agreements affect impunity?
- What mechanisms are available to victims of abuse by peace operations personnel, and what is the likelihood that those abusers will be brought to justice?
In partnership with:
The Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (FDFA) formulates and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on the instructions of the Federal Council. A coherent foreign policy is a precondition for the effective protection of Swiss interests vis-à-vis foreign countries.
Sida works according to directives of the Swedish Parliament and Government to reduce poverty in the world. The overall goal of Swedish development cooperation is to contribute to making it possible for poor people to improve their living conditions.