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Doha
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), the Embassy of Switzerland in Qatar, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Sunday launched the third round of the contemporary art exhibition ‘Humanitarian Principles: Here and Now’.
Focusing on the topic of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Climate Change, this round is being held at the Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student Center and will last until Wednesday, December 1.
The event was attended by Dr Aisha bint Yousef Al Mannai, vice-president of QRCS; Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi, secretary-general of QRCS; Rudolf Wyss, representative of the Swiss Embassy in Qatar; Cherine Pollini, head of Doha Mission of ICRC; Dr Emad Al-Din Shahin, dean of HBKU College of Islamic Studies (CIS); Dr Fawzi Oussedik, head of International Relations and IHL at QRCS; and Dr Mostafa Othman Al-Amin, professor of Islam and International Affairs at HBKU-CIS.
Hammadi said, “Every day, humanitarian crises around the world grab the headlines, bringing with them sad feelings. As a National Society, we at QRCS and our partners, ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), work under the umbrella of, and in accordance with, the seven Fundamental Principles deeply rooted in our humanitarian practice: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
He added, “Seeking to emphasise the significance of these principles here and now, the Embassy of Switzerland, the patron of the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, ICRC, the advocate of IHL, and we join hands to promote humanitarianism. With support from our local partners the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), The Gate Mall and HBKU, we co-organise a humanitarian exhibition tour in Doha until December 6, 2021, to promote key IHL principles and common human values.
Wyss said, “The impacts of climate know no geographical boundaries. They affect people around the world and are felt particularly keenly where livelihoods are seriously threatened. At the same time, extreme weather events, droughts, water and food shortages, and rising sea levels are exacerbating numerous conflicts in different regions of the world, thereby threatening global peace, security, and stability.
“One of the instruments Switzerland is employing to help defuse potential conflicts is water diplomacy – the Blue Peace Initiative – aimed at ensuring the equitable and sustainable use of water resources.
“The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in collaboration with ICRC and the Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, gave carte blanche to 10 Swiss photographers to reflect on and illustrate the Humanitarian Principles – humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Instead of looking at humanitarian crises head-on, the concept of the exhibition allows people to take a step back and pause, to think and to feel. The idea is to provide a space for discussion and debate about the humanitarian sphere and how it is changing. I invite you all to join me on this journey, discover the diverse stories behind the artworks. Take your time, ponder, rethink, go back, and discuss with the people around you.
Pollini said, “I would like to thank QRCS for linking the exhibition to ‘Global Warming and Climate Change’, which will contribute to shedding light on that specific topic. I also wish to thank HBKU for hosting this important event in their premises.
Doha
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), the Embassy of Switzerland in Qatar, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Sunday launched the third round of the contemporary art exhibition ‘Humanitarian Principles: Here and Now’.
Focusing on the topic of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Climate Change, this round is being held at the Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student Center and will last until Wednesday, December 1.
The event was attended by Dr Aisha bint Yousef Al Mannai, vice-president of QRCS; Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi, secretary-general of QRCS; Rudolf Wyss, representative of the Swiss Embassy in Qatar; Cherine Pollini, head of Doha Mission of ICRC; Dr Emad Al-Din Shahin, dean of HBKU College of Islamic Studies (CIS); Dr Fawzi Oussedik, head of International Relations and IHL at QRCS; and Dr Mostafa Othman Al-Amin, professor of Islam and International Affairs at HBKU-CIS.
Hammadi said, “Every day, humanitarian crises around the world grab the headlines, bringing with them sad feelings. As a National Society, we at QRCS and our partners, ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), work under the umbrella of, and in accordance with, the seven Fundamental Principles deeply rooted in our humanitarian practice: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
He added, “Seeking to emphasise the significance of these principles here and now, the Embassy of Switzerland, the patron of the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, ICRC, the advocate of IHL, and we join hands to promote humanitarianism. With support from our local partners the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), The Gate Mall and HBKU, we co-organise a humanitarian exhibition tour in Doha until December 6, 2021, to promote key IHL principles and common human values.
Wyss said, “The impacts of climate know no geographical boundaries. They affect people around the world and are felt particularly keenly where livelihoods are seriously threatened. At the same time, extreme weather events, droughts, water and food shortages, and rising sea levels are exacerbating numerous conflicts in different regions of the world, thereby threatening global peace, security, and stability.
“One of the instruments Switzerland is employing to help defuse potential conflicts is water diplomacy – the Blue Peace Initiative – aimed at ensuring the equitable and sustainable use of water resources.
“The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in collaboration with ICRC and the Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, gave carte blanche to 10 Swiss photographers to reflect on and illustrate the Humanitarian Principles – humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Instead of looking at humanitarian crises head-on, the concept of the exhibition allows people to take a step back and pause, to think and to feel. The idea is to provide a space for discussion and debate about the humanitarian sphere and how it is changing. I invite you all to join me on this journey, discover the diverse stories behind the artworks. Take your time, ponder, rethink, go back, and discuss with the people around you.
Pollini said, “I would like to thank QRCS for linking the exhibition to ‘Global Warming and Climate Change’, which will contribute to shedding light on that specific topic. I also wish to thank HBKU for hosting this important event in their premises.
