20th Bruges Colloquium in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the College of Europe are pleased to invite you to the 20^th Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law. This year’s edition will focus on "Legal challenges for protecting and assisting in current armed conflicts".

For the 20^th edition of the Bruges Colloquium, leading academics, practitioners and international experts will examine several legal challenges raised by contemporary armed conflicts. The programme here below will provide you with an overview of the topics covered. It includes discussions on the increasing complexity of armed conflicts due to the different actors involved, on the use of new technologies as a means or methods of warfare, as well as on the protection of the natural environment during armed conflicts.

Participation is limited. Should you like to participate please register here. A confirmation of your registration will be sent once your request has been approved.

More information on www.coe-icrc.eu. 
For further information, please contact: skolanowski [at] icrc.org or ehoutave [at] icrc.org, ICRC Brussels.

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