Bahrain Red Crescent Society and ICRC host training on International Humanitarian Law
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), recently conducted a two-day training course at the society’s headquarters focused on the practical application of international humanitarian law.
Attended by a diverse group of government and private agencies, the event delved into fundamental concepts and principles of international humanitarian law.
Participants engaged in discussions covering various topics, including direct participation in hostilities, the legal framework for managing the deceased in armed conflicts, environmental protection during such conflicts, and the imperative of safeguarding civilians under international humanitarian law.
The comprehensive course also provided insights into healthcare provision for civilians and protected groups, international crimes under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, and offered an overview of the current and future landscape of international humanitarian law.
Leading the informative sessions were Dr. Moez Hedhli, Legal Advisor to the ICRC Regional Delegation for the GCC, and Lawyer Zakia Bukamal, a dedicated member of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society.
The training included an open discussion facilitated by William Frank, Deputy Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation, who elaborated on the ICRC’s pivotal role in advancing and disseminating the principles of international humanitarian law.
Mubarak Al Hadi, the Secretary-General of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society, emphasized the significance of the training course as part of a broader series of programs dedicated to international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians.
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