Protecting Civilians in a Changing World of Warfare
November 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
As warfare evolves, emerging technologies, drones, and attacks on critical infrastructure are exposing civilians to new risks. At the same time, respect for international humanitarian law is increasingly under strain. How can we better protect civilians in contemporary conflicts, and what role can Canada play in strengthening international humanitarian law?
Join Humanity & Inclusion Canada and the Montreal Institute for Global Security (MIGS) for a half-day event bringing together humanitarian experts, policymakers, journalists, and security practitioners for two timely discussions:
Panel 1 | What Is Changing on the Battlefield? New Forms of Warfare and Their Consequences for Civilians
Featuring
- Marwa Almbaed, Syrian activist and survivor of explosive weapons use in populated areas
- Anastasia Fomitchova, Franco-Ukrainian political scientist, author, and combat paramedic
- Marie Lamensch, Director of Global Affairs, Montreal Institute for Global Security
- Moderated by Marc Thibodeau, journalist, La Presse
Panel 2 | What Can We Do About It? Advocacy, International Norms and Canada’s Role
Featuring:
- Anne Héry, Advocacy Director at Humanity & Inclusion,
- Jennifer M. Welsh is the Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy and a Distinguished James McGill Professor at McGill University
- With additional speakers to be announced
- Moderated by Frédérick Lavoie, independent journalist