August 13-17, 2007

Summer course on international humanitarian law

From 13 to 17 August 2007 the American University of Armenia (AUA) and the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia will hold a course on international humanitarian law (IHL) for 24 students of Armenian universities and young career lawyers. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject through a combination of lectures and case studies.

"The aim of the course is to familiarize interested students and young specialists with basics of IHL. It also provides good opportunity for them to exchange views with IHL experts on contemporary challenges in the field of IHL implementation in conflict zones," said James Reynolds, head of the ICRC delegation in Armenia.

During the course, leading national and international experts on IHL will discuss with the participants the history and development of IHL, protection of persons and objects in armed conflicts, means and methods of warfare, protection of cultural property during armed conflicts and implementation of IHL at national level.

"AUA is happy to organize an event that involves law students and young lawyers from several different Armenian universities," said Thomas Samuelian, Dean of the Law Department. "We believe the course will motivate young legal professionals to work jointly in addressing the humanitarian issues that face our region within the IHL framework".

For further information, please contact: ICRC Delegation in Armenia, Ashot Astabatsyan tel: 297415, 297416, 297417 www.icrc.org