Human Rights Weekend 2017: Behind the Headlines - Main contents

Source: J.H. (Han) ten Broeke i, published on Tuesday, January 24 2017.

“Behind the Headlines” is the theme of the fifth edition of the Human Rights Weekend, which takes place from 27 until 29 January 2017 at De Balie in Amsterdam. Human Rights Watch, De Balie and their partners will highlight human rights issues that did not make it into the headlines, and provide essential background information for those that did.

Saturday 28 January | 17:15-18:45 | Schools and Hospitals Under Attack | master class

Feeling safe at school or in a hospital seems like the most natural thing in the world to some of us. Unfortunately, worldwide, schools and hospitals and their staff, students, and patients are often the victims of attacks and the military use of these buildings, for example as barracks. In this master class, Bede Sheppard describes his research on the use of schools for military purposes and as a target. In addition, Roos Boer will talk about the impact of explosive weapons near hospitals. Both speakers will highlight their findings and ways to reduce these dangerous situations. Han ten Broeke, member of parliament for the VVD, will shed light on what governments can do.

Speakers: Bede Sheppard (deputy children's rights director at Human Rights Watch), Roos Boer (program lead, humanitarian disarmament, at PAX) and Han Ten Broeke (member of parliament for the VVD).