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Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 1: Bringing IHL home: A road map for better national implementation of international humanitarian law (33IC/19/R1) – Thailand

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  1. Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

    Yes

    At the National level

    Explanation:

    The Judge Advocate General’s Department, Ministry of Defense has included sessions on international humanitarian law in all courses provided by the Judge Advocate General’s School, contributing to the incorporation of IHL into wider military education and training courses.

    The Royal Thai Police also incorporated principles of international humanitarian law, together with international human rights law, into the practice of police officers, as reflected in the 2022 Guidance on use of force and use of weapons.

  2. Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

    Yes

    Partner with:
    National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
    Government and/or public authorities
    ICRC/IFRC
    Academia

    Examples of cooperation:

    Regarding the dissemination of international humanitarian law, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai Red Cross Society co-host Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Lecture Series on International Humanitarian Law on a biannual basis since 2003. The Lecture Series provide a platform for the dissemination of international humanitarian law among relevant sectors, including government agencies, diplomatic community, educational institutions, international organizations and the general public. They also provide a platform to foster and deepen the understanding of the ongoing development and multi-faceting challenges of international humanitarian law. The 10th Lecture Series was held on 30 August 2023 on the topic “The Prevention of Arbitrary Displacement and the Protection of the Human Rights of Those Displaced by Armed Conflict” during which Ms. Celilia Jimenez-Damary, former UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons participated as a keynote speaker.

  3. Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

    No

  4. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

    Yes

    Type of Impact:
    Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened

    Details about the impact:

    In light of this resolution, continued efforts have been made to disseminate, integrate and promote international humanitarian law in the country. At the same time, there are ongoing discussions among relevant agencies concerning the ratification of additional IHL treaties and the establishment of a national committee on IHL.

  5. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

    No
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