Live Seminar 35: Countries in Upheaval: Developing a Protection Framework in Situations Short of Armed Conflict

Summary: In this week's live seminar, our panelists examined which international legal frameworks may apply for government and humanitarian professionals working to develop a protection strategy aimed at enhancing the security of the civilian population. The discussion was moderated by Naz Modirzadeh (Associate Director of HPCR) and Dustin Lewis (Program Associate). Guest panelists included: Vincent Cochetel, The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International, Professor Leila Sadat, Washington University in St. Louis and Professor John Cerone, New England Law | Boston