BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Brussels METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_318_dd676de1b8b31b9f3b8ca3a1e321c42d@phap.org SUMMARY:PHAP Online Learning Series on Humanitarian Law an d Policy – Principles and rules regulating human itarian access to civilians during armed conflict DESCRIPTION:\n \n Register now\n \n International humanitarian law (IHL) establishes a number of provisions desi gned to enhance protections for civilians in armed conflict. The provision of humanitarian assistanc e\, and securing the requisite humanitarian access to do so\, are critical to addressing the sufferi ng of the civilian population. IHL provides a lega l basis for humanitarian actors to engage with par ties to the conflict. It presents a common set of concepts\, principles\, and terminology that can i nform negotiations as well as policy and operation al decisions. Understanding what IHL says &ndash\; and does not say &ndash\; in terms of humanitaria n access is critical for humanitarians. This event will introduce the concept of humanitarian access and highlight the relevant IHL terminology and ru les and will present some of the key challenges to this concept.\n \n Learning objectives\n \n Comin g soon\n \n Recommended reading\n \n Coming soon\n \n Event time\n \n Wednesday\, 28 October 2015\n \n \n \n \n New York:\n 09:00 - 10:00\n \n \n London:\n 14:00 - 15:00\n \n \n Geneva:\n 15:00 - 16:00\n \n \n Amma n:\n 16:00 - 17:00\n \n \n Nairobi:\n 16:00 - 17:00\n \n \n Bangkok:\n 20:00 - 21:00\n \n \n Manila:\n 21:00 - 22:00\ n \n \n \n \n To see when the live session will take place in your time zone\, click here.\n \n E vent access\n \n This event is targeted to members of PHAP but is open to the public. In order to jo in the event\, please register in advance at phap. org/OLS-HLP-14/register\n \n Register now\n \n Pre requisite knowledge\n \n Recommended sessions:\n \ n 1. Introduction to IHL and its relevance for hum anitarian actors\n \n Assessment\n \n PHAP members will have the possibility to undergo a two-part a ssessment after the session as part of the PHAP Co ntinuous Learning Credits framework.\n \n Part 1: Comprehension check\n \n Part 2: Written reflectio n\n \n To encourage peer learning among members\, selected essay responses will also be published on the website\, if approved by the writer. As a mem ber\, you can comment on the responses and read ot her members'\; comments.\n \n Read the written reflections\n \n Event host\n \n Elizabeth Holland \n Consulting Expert on International Humanitarian Law\, International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)\n  \; CATEGORIES:Online Event: OLS HLP CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151028T150000 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151028T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151028T160000 URL:https://phap.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=318 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR