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March 2019
Annual University of New Brunswick IHL Conference
The UNB International Law Society, in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross, is proud to host the 2019 UNB IHL Conference. This year’s conference seeks to raise awareness regarding the interaction between cyber security and international humanitarian law. Technological advancements in recent years have created unique challenges for international legal scholars, and the international community is struggling to address new threats of cybercrime and cyber warfare. These threats are a dimension of a broader phenomenon we call digital transformations, which…
Find out more »“Targeted Killings and International Humanitarian Law”
Join colleagues at the University of Windsor as they uncover the role that International Humanitarian Law (IHL) plays in situations concerning targeted killings during armed conflict. This conference will bring together experts in the field – academics and practitioners, as well as representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross and Canadian Red Cross. For the conference agenda and list of speakers: click Here to view Register here
Find out more »April 2019
Calgary Peace Prize Award Ceremony
Mount Royal University's John de Chastelain Peace Studies Initiative is pleased to announce that the 2019 Calgary Peace Prize will be awarded to the former president of Kiribati, His Excellency Anote Tong, for his for his diligent advocacy of global climate justice and peace. A ticketed VIP Reception (appetizers and wine included), will be followed by the Award Ceremony (30 minute speech by His Excellency followed by a panel discussion). Ticket proceeds from this event go directly to the operation of the Calgary Peace Prize. Tickets are on sale now at mru.ca/PeaceTickets Calgary Peace Prize Award…
Find out more »Sean MacBride Peace Prize Ceremony
The International Peace Bureau awards the Seán MacBride Peace Prize every year to a person, or organisation, or movement in recognition of its outstanding work for peace, disarmament, human rights. This year the IPB Board has chosen the following three winners of the prize: the AHDR (Association For Historical Dialogue and Research) and Home for Cooperation, human rights defender, Helena Maleno, and Canada's former Ambassador for Disarmament, Douglas Roche. Douglas Roche, IPB´s third prize recipient of the Seán MacBride Peace Prize, will be…
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