Programme
14.00-14.15 Welcome and introductory remarks
By Moderator Verner Kristiansen, and Director of Programmes, Policy and External Relations, Rikke Friis, Danish Refugee Council & International Director, Peter Klansø, Danish Red Cross.
14.15-14.25 Remarks by the State Secretary for Development Policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Lotte Machon
Outline of Denmark’s engagement in promotion of respect for IHL, humanitarian principles and civilian protection and humanitarian policy priorities
14.25-14.45 Operational perspectives on protection and access concerns arising from breaches of IHL and lack of respect for the humanitarian principles
- Liam Kelly, Country Director for Libya, Danish Refugee Council
On the current situation in Libya and the main protection and humanitarian access concerns, and examples of possible mitigation measures.
- Charlotte Kjørup, Regional Director for MENA, Danish Red Cross
On the current situation in Yemen and the main protection and humanitarian access concerns, and examples on possible mitigation measures.
14.45-15.25 Moderated panel debate with speakers and Q&A
- Eva Svoboda, Deputy Director of International Law & Policy, ICRC with recommendations and examples on how a State like Denmark can promote respect for IHL and other good practices on protection of civilians though policy instruments.
- Sahr Muhammedally, Head of MENA & South Asia, CIVIC on lessons on more effective engagement with parties to conflict and third-party states on the protection of civilians affected by armed conflict.
- Rolf Holmboe, Danish Ambassador to Mali, on Denmark’s engagement in Mali and work to increase access to protection and assistance and promotion of respect for IHL of parties to the conflict.
15.25-15.30 Summary and closing by co-organisers
By Peter Klansø, Danish Red Cross & Rikke Friis, Danish Refugee Council.