Protecting Civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Date/Time:
March 15, 2005 - 9:00am - March 17, 2005 - 6:00pm
Location:
Wilton Park, United Kingdom
Website:
http://www.wiltonpark.org.uk/themes/regions/pastconference.aspx?confref=...
Description:
Ordinary people bear the burden of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and pay the highest price. Civilians caught up in armed conflict are guaranteed the right to protection under international humanitarian law. Protecting them is not a substitute for a political process but it is intrinsic to its success. How can International Humanitarian Law be used as a basis for protection? What concrete steps can be taken now to achieve increased protection for civilians through leadership by Israelis and Palestinians and with the support of the international community? What do the people on the ground want to see? Download the conference programme (PDF 201Kb approx) - published 01/04/2005 Download the report of this conference (PDF 140Kb approx) - published 01/04/2005
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Oxfam is an international confederation of 14 like-minded organizations working together and with partners and allies around the world to bring about lasting change. They work directly with communities and seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them.
