Changing world, unchanged protections: 70 years of the Geneva Convention

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, this event will bring together experts from government, academia, diplomacy and the armed forces — all of whom have played a key role in shaping India’s role in the development of humanitarian law and issues.

Speakers

Amb. Asoke Kumar Mukerji, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Amb. H.H.S Viswanathan, Distinguished Fellow, ORF

Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies, & Head — Strategic Studies Programme, ORF

Eva Svoboda, Deputy Director, International Law and Policy, ICRC

Programme

3:00 ‒ 3:30 p.m. | Registration

3:30 ‒ 3:35 p.m. | Opening remarks by chair | H.H.S. Viswanathan

3:35 ‒ 4:15 p.m. | Panel discussion

4:15 ‒ 4:25 p.m. | Moderated Q&A

4:25 ‒ 4:30 p.m. | Closing remarks by chair

4:30 p.m. onwards | High tea