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Abstract
The implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the education of
security forces in Afghanistan and Pakistan is a topic which has not, till now, received significant regional or international attention. Meanwhile, the implementation of IHL is central to common perceptions of how security forces should behave. This is why addressing this topic contains great potential for inter-state learning. Moreover, developing best practice in the education and implementation of IHL serves to strengthen the capacity building of security forces.
The objective of the conference was to address how IHL is implemented in the
education and training of host-nation security forces in Afghanistan, as well as
domestically within the Pakistani military. Topics treated at the conference concerned the relationship between human rights law (HR) and IHL, as well as the role of Rules of Engagement and the various social, economic and cultural conditions that influence the education in IHL/HR. By focusing on the case of Afghanistan, important lessons were derived in order to generate operative tools of best practice in future training missions. By focusing on Pakistan, an important regional actor was included in the process of deriving best practice. Furthermore, the conference served to strengthen the relationship between the two countries’ educative military institutions, hopefully paving the way for further cooperation on regional stability through dialogue and trust building.
Though the topic of this conference has been a focal point for many international
conferences, this conference took a different approach in relation to its design. RDDC was aware that bringing delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan respectively, would create an environment of tension which placed great demand on the shoulders of the speakers and especially those who was also designated with the role of leading the workshops. In the view of the organizers this this resulted in a very tense but lively atmosphere during the sessions, and furthermore framed presentations as well as discussions towards very specific and contemporary issues in relation to the security development in the Central Asian Region.
security forces in Afghanistan and Pakistan is a topic which has not, till now, received significant regional or international attention. Meanwhile, the implementation of IHL is central to common perceptions of how security forces should behave. This is why addressing this topic contains great potential for inter-state learning. Moreover, developing best practice in the education and implementation of IHL serves to strengthen the capacity building of security forces.
The objective of the conference was to address how IHL is implemented in the
education and training of host-nation security forces in Afghanistan, as well as
domestically within the Pakistani military. Topics treated at the conference concerned the relationship between human rights law (HR) and IHL, as well as the role of Rules of Engagement and the various social, economic and cultural conditions that influence the education in IHL/HR. By focusing on the case of Afghanistan, important lessons were derived in order to generate operative tools of best practice in future training missions. By focusing on Pakistan, an important regional actor was included in the process of deriving best practice. Furthermore, the conference served to strengthen the relationship between the two countries’ educative military institutions, hopefully paving the way for further cooperation on regional stability through dialogue and trust building.
Though the topic of this conference has been a focal point for many international
conferences, this conference took a different approach in relation to its design. RDDC was aware that bringing delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan respectively, would create an environment of tension which placed great demand on the shoulders of the speakers and especially those who was also designated with the role of leading the workshops. In the view of the organizers this this resulted in a very tense but lively atmosphere during the sessions, and furthermore framed presentations as well as discussions towards very specific and contemporary issues in relation to the security development in the Central Asian Region.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Guiding warfare to reach sustainable peace : Implementing International Humanitarian Law in the Education of Security Forces in Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Place of Publication | Copenhagen |
| Publisher | Forsvarsakademiets Forlag |
| Publication date | 1 May 2016 |
| Pages | 37-39 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-87-7147-140-3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-87-7147-140-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2016 |
| Event | Integrating international humanitarian law and human rights in capacity building - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 17 Nov 2015 → 17 Nov 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | Integrating international humanitarian law and human rights in capacity building |
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| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 17/11/2015 → 17/11/2015 |
| Sponsor | Danish Institute for International Studies |
Keywords
- Human rights
- international humanitarian law
- Armed forces
- Capacity building
- Capacity development
- Nordic countries
- Afghanistan
- Somalia
- Kenya
- Iraq
Activities
- 1 Presentation/Speaker at conference, seminar, workshop etc.
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International Humanitarian Law in Capacity Building of Security Forces
Tarp, K. N. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2015Activity: Talk or Presentation › Presentation/Speaker at conference, seminar, workshop etc.