Protection, Precaution, Proportionality. Is respect for ethics in conflict in decline? Military Medical Ethics

The ICMM Center of Reference for Education on IHL and Ethics in cooperation with the Medical Services Directorate of the Swiss Armed Forces and the ZH Center for Military Medical Ethics at Zurich University convene their joint

14th Workshop on Military Medical Ethics
19-21 June 2025 | Hybrid Workshop
Hotel du Léman, Jongny (Switzerland) Protection, Precaution, Proportionality.
Is respect for ethics in conflict in decline?Topic

The field of military healthcare operates in a morally charged space, where the principles of medical ethics often clash with the imperatives of warfare. From the protection of medical personnel and facilities to the use of the Red Cross/Red Crescent emblems, ethical dilemmas arise under the pressures of armed conflict. Issues of proportionality in the conduct of hostilities further complicate the role of healthcare providers, who must balance their humanitarian duties with the realities of military operations.

For our 2025 workshop we invite philosophical scholars, military professionals, legal experts, and healthcare practitioners to explore the ethical principles governing military healthcare, examining challenges related to the protection of medical units, the misuse of protected emblems, and the ethics of proportionality in both attacks and defense during conflicts.

https://melac.ch/courses-workshops/ethics-workshop/2025-workshop