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April 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Humanitarian Law

A humanitarian duty to integrity The digital transformation of humanitarian operations raises (at least) two existential issues: one, how do humanitarians preserve what is unique about their work amidst growing dependence on uncontrolled commercial partners; and two, how do humanitarians avoid being exploited for their qualified immunity? The answer is to make an implicit assumption in humanitarian law explicit: humanitarian organizations have a duty to integrity. A common enemy: aggregating intensity in non-international armed conflicts Contemporary non-international armed conflicts are increasingly fought by a myriad of non-State actors, often engaging in hostilities against a common enemy and at times…

April 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Environmental Law

Sustainable management of natural resources can reduce risk of armed conflict – IUCN report Gland, Switzerland, 28 April 2021 (IUCN) – Countries where natural resources such as agricultural land and water become scarce or degraded tend to be more conflict-prone, a new IUCN report finds. The report concludes that conserving and sustainably managing natural resources could help increase the chances of building and preserving peace, and recommends policy options to address links between nature and conflict. Surrender invasive turtles, DENR tells public The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has warned about indiscriminately disposing of turtles commonly called…

April 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Economic Law

G-2 CONFERENCE AND HACKATHON CHALLENGE 2O21 - HOW TO MAKE THE WTO FIT FOR FUTURE TRADE This year, the annual G-2 Conference 14 April 2021, will take a new spin. At a moment when trade is challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and a resurgence of protectionist sentiments, and the WTO faces crisis across many of its core functions, the organisers want to elevate new, fresh perspectives with bold ideas for the WTO’s path forward. The focal point will be a three-day hackathon for students from around the world, on: ‘How to Make the WTO Fit for Future Trade’. PH, France…

April 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Criminal Law

The ICC welcomes the decision by the US Government ending sanctions and visa restrictions against ICC personnel The International Criminal Court ("ICC" or the "Court") welcomes the decision by the US Government to revoke Executive Order 13928, ending sanctions against the ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, and a senior staff member of her office, Phakiso Mochochoko, as well as visa restrictions on certain ICC personnel. ICC lauds lifting of sanctions on prosecutor The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (Saturday in Manila) welcomed US President Joe Biden’s lifting of sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on the tribunal’s prosecutor, saying it signaled…

April 2021 | International Law Alerts | Intellectual Property

Domestic patent office allows online mediation In a statement, Ipophl said it also revived the World Intellectual Property (WIPO) option that enables intellectual property (IP) disputes at Ipophl to be referred to the WIPO-Arbitration and Mediation Center that assists parties in the selection of mediators and offers facilitation services. PH assumes chairmanship of ASEAN intellectual property cooperation group The Philippines, through the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), has assumed the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC), the group leading the bloc to fulfill its 2025 goal of…

April 2021 | International Law Alerts | Foreign Policy / Bilateral Relations

SFA Locsin Calls for Greater Cooperation in Climate Change Action, COVID-19 Response, Recovery at ASEAN-UK Open-Ended Troika Meeting Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. joined Foreign Ministers and High Representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States, the ASEAN Secretary-General and United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at the ASEAN-UK Open-Ended Troika Dialogue on 08 April 2021 via video conference. DFA Undersecretary Dulay, French Ambassador Boccoz Reaffirm Ties in Fields of Defense, Maritime, Economic, Health Cooperation Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Brigido J. Dulay welcomed French Ambassador to the Philippines…

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