BRCS participates in a symposium on “International Humanitarian Law“

BRCS participates in a symposium on “International Humanitarian Law“

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) participated in the "International Humanitarian Law in the era of Covid-19“ symposium, organized by the Judicial and Legal Studies Institution in cooperation with the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The symposium concentrated on the humanitarian situation in the world, especially in conflict areas and the role of the international movement of the Red Cross and Bahrain Red Crescent Society, the role of the armed forces in assisting national authorities during efforts to tackle COVID-19 in the framework of civil-military cooperation, and the legislative system of international humanitarian law in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the light of the new emblem law.



The Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, the Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, started the symposium by praising the efforts of the regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and its role in promoting partnerships for humanitarian and relief work, and its contributions to spreading the principles of international humanitarian law. "Humanitarian aid should be allowed with no restrictions, and there must be continuous understanding between the entities