Future Directions for Humanitarian and Peace Support Operations
Public Event
Date and Time
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
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Since 1999, the UN Security Council has authorized United Nations forces to protect civilians in numerous armed conflicts. A year ago the UN General Assembly opened the door for more protection operations in the future by declaring that the international community has a "responsibility to protect" civilians from violence when their own government is unwilling or unable to do so.
The operational and conceptual challenges of humanitarian and peace support operations remain enormous for governments, the UN, and non-governmental organizations, giving rise to a vigorous debate among humanitarian, political, and military actors about whether and how to intervene to protect and provide for civilians in times of war.
Speakers
- Paul O'Brien
Office of the President of Afghanistan
- Bruce Jones
Center on International Cooperation, NYU
- Randy Martin
Mercy Corps
- Taylor Seybolt
U.S. Institute of Peace
- Carola Weil, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
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