Protection of human rights during war

APHA Scientific Session and Event Listing

George Annas, JD, MPH, Health Law Dept., Boston University School of Public Health, 715 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118-2307, 617-638-4626, annasqj@bu.edu

This presentation will focus largely on the Geneva Conventions and other aspects of international law, and how they are implemented to protect human rights during war and its aftermath. A major focus of this presentation will be on torture and psychological warfare during recent armed conflicts. In addition, this presentation will address what can be done to better protect human rights during war and its aftermath applying the Geneva Conventions and other aspects of international law.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to

Describe the important aspects of the Geneva Conventions and other international law as it applies to human rights during war and its aftermath.
How the implementation of the Geneva Conventions and other aspects of international law can be strengthened to better protect human rights during war and its aftermath.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Human Rights and War

The 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition (November 4-8, 2006) of APHA