Interacting with Private Security Providers in Armed Conflict: Challenges and Opportunities
Date/Time:
February 2, 2010 - 9:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Online
Website:
https://hsphevents.webex.com/hsphevents/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=1958337&...
Description:
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Interacting with Private Security Providers in Armed Conflict: Challenges and Opportunities
Tuesday, February 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. (EST) - Live web event from Washington DC
The Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research, in cooperation with the US Institute of Peace, broadcast a panel of experts debating the challenges and opportunities faced by humanitarian agencies interacting with private security providers in armed conflict and natural disaster situations. In particular, experts addressed the legal, policy, and operational implications of such interactions and considered the potential developments of this cooperation. This panel took place in the context of a conference on the “Global Code of Conduct for Private Security Companies and Private Military Companies” in Washington DC.
Panelists for this live event included:
Claude Bruderlein, Director, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research
Kristi Clemens, President, Aegis Defense Services, LLC
Adele Harmer, Partner, Humanitarian Outcomes
Robert Perito, USIP, moderated the discussion.
Professionals from around the world raised questions and concerns to the panelists live via the web. Read more about the event at the International Humanitarian Law Research Initiative Portal.
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.
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) provides the analysis, training and tools that help to prevent, manage and end violent international conflicts, promote stability and professionalize the field of peacebuilding.
