Mirjana Spoljaric: From Ukraine to Syria – the challenges of humanitarian action in today’s intractable conflicts
Millions of people are facing humanitarian crises after years of warfare and instability. As the International Committee of the Red Cross marks its 160th year of humanitarian action, its President Mirjana Spoljaric describes the challenges posed by contemporary armed conflicts. Mandated through the Geneva Conventions, the Committee works to ensure humanitarian protection and assistance, taking action in response to emergencies as a neutral, impartial and independent organisation.
Date:
28 November 2023, 17:00 (Tuesday, 8th week, Michaelmas 2023)
Venue:
Trinity College, Broad Street OX1 3BH
Venue Details:
de Jager Auditorium, Levine Building
Speaker:
Mirjana Spoljaric (International Committee of the Red Cross)
Organising department:
Trinity College
Organiser:
Events at Trinity (Trinity College)
Organiser contact email address:
julia.paolitto@trinity.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Events at Trinity (Trinity College)
Booking required?:
Not required
Booking url:
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/node/1526
Cost:
£10 / £5 students
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Julia Paolitto
