Advanced Workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University KDU 11

Advanced Workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

The inauguration ceremony of the Advanced Workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) organized jointly by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Colombo and the Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for the third consecutive time was held on 23rd June 2014.

Ms. Cheriine Pollini Head of ICRC Delegation graced the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest while Prof. Susarith Mendis, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) represented the Vice chancellor. In his speech, Prof. Mendis adverted to the expansion of KDU in general and development of Faculty of Law in particular,He also expressed views on the importance of training Armed Forces personnel in the field of International Humanitarian Law.

Ms. Cherinne Pollini, in her address, appreciated the tremendous support which was rendered by the staff of the Faculty of Law and stated that the ICRC wishes to continue this collaboration in future as well. Brigadier Lloyd Gillet, Regional Armed and Security Forces Delegate of the ICRC, and Mr. Channa Jayawardena (Communications Officer, ICRC and member of the academic staff also attend the inangural ceremony) .about 35 members from the tri-forces are participating in the workshop.

This workshop was coordinated by Ms. Padmaja Wijesooriya, Lecturer (Probationary) and Mr. Isuru Liyanage, Lecturer (Probationary) of the Faculty of Law.