[WSCSS] Exploring Humanitarian Law workshop on timely issues

[Gary and Robyn Cressman]

EXPLORING HUMANITARIAN LAW

 

 

This is a reminder that there is still time to register for the Exploring
Humanitarian Law workshop for educators on July 27-28 (see attached flier
for details). Registration deadline is July 22. The workshop is free of
charge, lunch will be provided on both days, and continuing education
credits are available.

 

If you have already signed up, please pass this along to anyone in the
education field that would be interested. Thank you!

 

Exploring Humanitarian Law Workshop for Educators
Dates: July 27 - 28, 2009

   Monday (7/27), 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
   Tuesday (7/28), 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: American Red Cross, 1900 25th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98114


The Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) seminar helps educators introduce their
students to issues of humanitarian law and the principles of respect for
life and human dignity during armed conflict. The materials are built on
historical and contemporary situations. Topics include: The Humanitarian
Perspective, Limits in Armed Conflict, The Law in Action, Ensuring Justice
and Responding to the Consequences of War. All participants will receive
selections from an in-depth, user-friendly curriculum guide with five core
modules. Curriculum designed for use with students ages 12-18. EHL meets
national education standards for social studies. Seminar will include
adaptations for ESL classes.


Elisabeth Vasquez Hein

Community & International Services Manager

Ì American Red Cross

Serving King & Kitsap Counties

Tel: 206.720.5299 / 360.377.3761 ext. 13006

Email: elisabeth.hein at seattleredcross.org <http://seattleredcross.org/>

Website: www.seattleredcross.org <http://www.seattleredcross.org/>
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