Australian Red Cross and the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership would like to invite you to a series of online information and discussion sessions on Afghanistan.The series will examine the situation in Afghanistan through the lens of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), humanitarian principles and humanitarian action now and into the future. Our colleagues from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will join us for parts of this series, along with colleagues from across the humanitarian sector.
The series welcomes a wide audience with all levels of knowledge of IHL and humanitarian work, and will cover the following topics:
A legal perspective on humanitarian space in AfghanistanExploring questions such as: What parts of IHL are relevant to the current situation and what do they mean for humanitarian organisations? How can IHL enhance/protect the work of humanitarian organisations?
23 November 2021, 2–4 pm (AEST)
Understanding humanitarian access in Afghanistan
Exploring questions such as: What access do humanitarians have in Afghanistan? What lessons can we draw from Afghanistan over the years to ensure humanitarian actors can continue their work?
30 November 2021, 2–4 pm (AEST)
The impact of sanctions on humanitarian action
Exploring questions such as: What have been the impacts of sanctions on humanitarian action? What can we learn from this situation for future planning of humanitarian work?
7 December 2021, 2–4 pm (AEST)