"Even War Has Rules" - Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Format: ZOOM
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Description:
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the Red Cross Movement were both born on the battlefield. This course will discuss the beginnings of the of the Red Cross Movement and the birth of modern IHL as well as the basic concepts of IHL and their application. At the conclusion, participants will be able to analyze the legality of actions in armed conflicts, understand the role the Red Cross Movement has played in the development of IHL, and understand legal avenues for enforcement of IHL in national and international courts.
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CLE Credit:
New York: 1.5 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 1.5 General
California: 1.5 General
Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
Program Fee:
Free for Members | Free for Members & Volunteers of the American Red Cross | $50 for Nonmembers
For New York Attorneys: Newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) may participate in Skills CLE courses in live, nontraditional formats, where questions are allowed during the program (through December 31, 2024 per recent guidance of the CLE Board – for more information, click here).
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Chair:
Yfat Barak-Cheney, Attorney and Volunteer with American Red Cross
Sponsoring Association Committee:
International Law | Victoria Pochtar, Chair
Co-Sponsoring Organization:
American Red Cross
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