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International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) (Article 90 of Protocol Additional I

International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) (Article 90 of Protocol Additional I to the Geneva Conventions). "Revitalisation" of the IHFFC by Ambassador Christine Schraner Burgener Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs COJUR, Brussels, 6 June 2007.

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International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) (Article 90 of Protocol Additional I

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  1. International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) (Article 90 of Protocol Additional I to the Geneva Conventions) "Revitalisation" of the IHFFC by Ambassador Christine Schraner Burgener Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs COJUR, Brussels, 6 June 2007

  2. Unused mechanism of implementation of IHL: Lack of political will Reluctance of states towards independent assessments in areas of national security Need for consent Lack of visibility and knowledge about existence of IHFFC ("Sleeping beauty") International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) • "Revitalisation": Why? • a. The "problem"

  3. Armed conflicts have shown that IHL not always granted due respect Need for clarifications about alleged violations of IHL and Human Rights largely recognised since WWII →Facilitate reconciliation, return to peace and development IHFFC only international body created for purpose of monitoring application of IHL → Legitimacy, composition, impartiality, quick action International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) • "Revitalisation": Why? • b. The need for "revitalisation"

  4. Specialized character of IHL rules requires broad expertise IHFFC is willing to assume its role External support EU Guidelines on promoting compliance with IHL (December 2005) UN Resolutions Council of Europe, International Red Cross/Crescent Conferences, etc… International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) • "Revitalisation": Why? • c. The readiness of the IHFFC

  5. 1st session 27.2.2007 in Bern Convened by Switzerland Participants: EU Council, EU Commission, ICRC, IHFFC, independent expert Analysis current situation and reasons why IHFFC has not yet been used International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) II. Working group on "revitalisation" of IHFFC a. 1st session

  6. EU level: Presentation before COJUR Consideration of IHFFC in EU new humanitarian policy Creation of a "Group of Friends of the IHFFC" UN level and other international fora Bilateral level Others International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) II. Working group on "revitalisation" of IHFFC b. Possible measures and actions

  7. Establishment: Proposal letter from Mrs Micheline Calmy-Rey, Head of Swiss Federal Department of foreign affairs to EU President, Mrs Angela Merkel International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) III. EU Group of Friends of the IHFFC

  8. Draft objectives: provide and coordinate political support for IHFFC means for continuous dialogue and liaison between States and IHFFC informal forum to discuss IHFFC related issues awareness raising about IHFFC within diplomatic community in Brussels International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) III. EU Group of Friends of the IHFFC

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