USI's Annual UN Forum in 2023 Will Highlight Peacekeeping and International Humanitarian Law

USI's Annual UN Forum in 2023 Will Highlight Peacekeeping and International Humanitarian Law

On November 21–22 in New Delhi, the United Service Institution of India (USI), which was founded in 1870 and is the nation's oldest think tank devoted to military and national security matters, will hold its Annual UN Forum 2023. The forum this year will focus on the important subject of "International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping."

Session 1: Using IHL Principles to Maintain Peace in Difficult Situations

In the first session, the difficulties and applications of the principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in UN peacekeeping operations will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to situations involving non-state actors and urban combat.

Session 2: Integrating IHL to Overcome Limitations in Safeguarding Civilian Mandates

In order to overcome these obstacles by incorporating IHL rules, the second session will examine limitations pertaining to the preservation of civilian mandates in peacekeeping operations.

Session 3: Improving Peacekeeper Protection and Developing Legal Frameworks for Accountability

Participants will look at legal frameworks in the third session to make sure that peacekeepers who are targeted are held accountable. The emphasis will be on devising strategies to improve peacekeeper protection in intricate and unstable circumstances.

Session 4Developing Gender-Inclusive Peacekeeping Session Four

We'll talk about the significance of gender-inclusive peacekeeping in the fourth session. The topics of discussion will include the difficulties encountered by female peacekeepers as well as methods for ensuring their full involvement in missions.

Session 5: Using Technology to Support Peacekeeping Operations Effectively

In the fifth session, the use of technology in peacekeeping will be examined. Specifically, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and enhanced surveillance will be discussed as ways to improve the effectiveness of peacekeeping efforts.

Plenary Session: Summarizing Learnings and Suggestions

A plenary session focused at synthesizing key lessons will mark the end of the event. Keynote talks will be given by senior representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Armed Forces. The forum seeks to offer suggestions for enlightened discussion on IHL and how it fits within UN peacekeeping missions.

Concluding Remarks: In Search of Enhanced Peacekeeping

It is expected that the discussions held during the event would aid in the creation of policy frameworks and training materials, which will ultimately improve the efficacy of peacekeeping while defending the safety and rights of both civilians and troops. The multi-stakeholder approach will provide a thorough knowledge of the problems facing modern peacekeeping by merging perspectives from academics and practitioners.

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