Humanitarian Action and the Rule of Law
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Channel: Chicago Council on Global Affairs · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism
International humanitarian disasters have become a grim reality that frequents our newsfeeds. To address the numerous challenges and extensive needs for post-disaster recovery, major donor countries have spent decades developing and perfecting the legal framework around assistance delivery. Despite those efforts, regulatory barriers remain under significant stress as the nature and evolution of humanitarian disasters grow more complex. How can international organizations and individual governments ensure that policy challenges do not limit their ability to assist populations in need? What are effective ways to engage relevant stakeholders in crafting comprehensive, effective, and clear legislature that enables adequate humanitarian action and sensible human rights protections while respecting boundaries proscribed by law? Speakers: Alka Pradhan, Human Rights Counsel, Guantanamo Bay Military Commissions Anne C. Richard, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service Paul Wise, MD, Richard E. Behrman Professor of Child Health and Society, Stanford University School of Medicine. Moderated by Ertharin Cousin, Distinguished Fellow, Global Food and Agriculture ---------------------------------------------- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs examines global issues, advances policy solutions, and fosters dialogue on what's happening in the world. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://engage.thechicagocouncil.org/youtube-subscribe View all videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechicagocouncil/featured Support the Council: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/support Get email updates: https://engage.thechicagocouncil.org/p/global-insight-sign-up Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoCouncil Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChicagoCouncil/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechicagocouncil
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