IPS, ICRC to co-highlight int’l humanitarian laws and principles; their compatibility with Islamic jurisprudence

In view of their shared commitment to promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL), humanitarian principles and their compatibility with Islamic Shariah through joint ventures and endeavors, IPS and ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) have entered into a collaboration formally by penning down an MoU at the latter’s premises in Islamabad on August 18, 2022.

The scope of this collaboration includes hosting of joint national, international and regional programs and events, carrying out collaborative research projects, joining hands in promotional activities and advocacy, and participation of subject matter experts from ICRC in the events, lectures and trainings held by IPS on relevant topics.

Signed on behalf of ICRC by Dr Ziaullah Rahmani, regional advisor for Islamic law and jurisprudence, Jamal Khan, the head of the committee’s delegation present on the occasion, and Aqeel Ahmad, admin and finance coordinator, and by IPS’ GM Operations Naufil Shahrukh as a representative of the Institute, the non-binding renewable agreement will initially remain into effect for a period of three years.