| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
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| | Registration | |
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| 0900-0915 | Opening Remarks
Mr. Claude Bruderlein, Director, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University
Professor Michael Schmitt, Professor of International Law, George C. Marshall Center | Plenary |
| 0915-1000 | Session One: Conceptual Overview of Training Course
--Course Objectives
--Associated historical and political frameworks
--Basic distinction between jus ad bellum and jus in bello
Mr. Claude Bruderlein, Director, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University | Plenary |
| 1000-1030 | Group Photo and Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1030-1245 | Session Two: Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
--International Law and Armed Conflicts
--Distinction between Hague Law and Geneva Law
--History and Sources of IHL
--Field and Scope of Application
Professor Dr. Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Dean,
Viadrina Europa University, Frankfurt
Professor Michael Schmitt, Professor of International Law,
George C. Marshall Center | |
| 1245-1400 | Lunch | Wilson Restaurant |
| 1400-1500 | Session Three: Interplay Between Human Rights Law and IHL
--Specificity and Overlap
--Methods of Enforcement
--Role of International Organizations
Ms. Stephanie Kleine-Albright, Programme Manager, Asia-Pacific Unit at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Dr. Mahmoud Mohamedou, Associate Director, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University | Plenary |
| 1500-1530 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1530-1645 | Session Four: Implementation, Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms
--Role of States and Repression of Violations
--International Courts and Tribunals
--International Monitoring Mechanisms
--Role of Non-State Actors (e.g. NGOs and Armed Groups)
Mr. Alan Tieger, Senior Trial Attorney for the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICTY | Plenary |
| 1645-1715 | George C. Marshall Center Orientation
Major General (ret.) Dr. Horst Schmalfeld, German Deputy Director, The George C. Marshall Center | Plenary |
| 1900-2000 | Reception – hosted by the Marshall Center | Foyer |
| 2000-2200 | Dinner | Wilson Restaurant |
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| 0900-1100 | Session Five: Distinction Between Civilians and Combatants
--Centrality of the Concept in IHL
--Combatant Status and Prisoners of War
--Main Legal Characteristics of each Category
--“Illegal combatants”
Dr. Yoram Dinstein, Yanowicz Professor of Human Rights, Tel Aviv University | Plenary |
| 1100-1130 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1130-1300 | Session Six: Protection of Civilians and Operational Considerations
--Protection Regime under IHL
--IDPs and Refugees
--Humanitarian Assistance and Security of Personnel
--Principles of Impartiality and Neutrality
Ms. Marie-José D’Aprile, International Committee of the Red Cross | Plenary |
| 1300-1415 | Lunch | Wilson Restaurant |
| 1415-1530 | Session Seven: Detention
--Treatment of POWS and Unprivileged Combatants in IAC
--Treatment of Detainees in NIAC
Professor Charles Garraway, British Institute of International and Comparative Law | Plenary |
| 1530-1600 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1600-1800 | Session Eight: Case Study: ICRC “Visit to Detention Center”
Mr. Pierre Gassmann, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University | Plenary and Wkg. Groups |
| 1800-1900 | Small buffet accompanying film | Wilson Restaurant |
| 1900-2130 | Film Frontline: Ghosts of Rwanda and Discussion | Plenary |
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| 0900-1030 | Session Nine: Overview of IHL Rules Regarding Conduct of Hostilities
--Principle of Distinction and Review of Targeting
--Principle of Proportionality
--Definition of Military Forces, Military Objects, Military Necessity
Dr. Yoram Dinstein, Tel Aviv University | Plenary |
| 1030-1100 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1100-1300 | Session Ten: Weapons and Means and Methods of Warfare
--Duties of Parties to Armed Conflicts
--Precautions
--Impact of High-Tech Warfare, Moral Debates
Professor Michael Schmitt, Professor of International Law,
George C. Marshall Center
Presentation and Small Group Discussion | Plenary/Wkg. Groups |
| 1300-1415 | Lunch | Wilson Restaurant |
| 1415-1515 | Film Frontline: Private Warriors | Plenary |
| 1515-1545 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1545-1700 | Session Eleven: Privatization of Armed Forces
--Private Military Contractors
--Mercenaries
--Paramilitary Groups
--Non-State Armed Groups
Mr. Pierre Gassmann, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University | Plenary |
| 1700-1730 | Presentation: HPCR Internet Portals as Research Resources
Ms. Elizabeth Holland, Junior Associate at the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University |
| 1800-2000 | Dinner | Wilson Restaurant |
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| 0900-1015 | Session Twelve: Legal Aspects of Occupation/Post-Conflict Recovery
Professor Charles Garraway, British Institute of International and Comparative Law | Plenary |
| 1015-1030 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1030-1145 | Session Thirteen: Application of IHL to Coalition Operations
--Discussion of Status, Role, Mandate
--Review of Applicable Law
Lt. Col. Ben Klappe, Special Assistant to the Military Advisor, United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations | Plenary |
| 1145-1300 | Session Fourteen: Discussion on the Sufficiency of IHL
Mr. Pierre Gassmann, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University | Plenary and Wkg. Groups |
| 1300-1415 | Lunch | Wilson Restaurant |
| 1415-1545 | Session Fifteen: Concluding Debate: Looking to the Future
--Implementation, Enforcement and Development Challenges
--Changing Nature of Conflict
--Difficulties in Distinction Between Combatant and Non-Combatant
--Qualification of Armed Conflict and Timeframe Dimensions
Professor Michael Schmitt, Professor of International Law,
George C. Marshall Center
Professor Dr. Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Dean,
Viadrina Europa University, Frankfurt
Dr. Mahmoud Mohamedou, Associate Director, Program
on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University
Ms. Marie-José D’Aprile, International Committee of the Red Cross
Professor Charles Garraway, British Institute of International and Comparative Law | |
| 1545-1615 | Coffee Break | Foyer |
| 1615-1700 | Closing Remarks
Dr. Mahmoud Mohamedou, Associate Director, Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University
Major General (ret) Dr. Horst Schmalfeld, German Deputy Director, George C. Marshall Center. | Plenary |
| 1700-1800 | Evaluations and Distribution of Certificates | |
