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An event presented by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee and supported by DanChurchAid, the IBA Arab Regional Forum, the IBA Bar Issues Commission, the IBA Business Human Rights Law Committee, the IBA Criminal Law Committee, the IBA Foundation, the IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), the IBA Poverty and Social Development Law Committee, the IBA Pro Bono Committee, the IBA Public Law Section, the IBA Rule of Law Forum and the IBA War Crimes Committee
Attendance at this film screening is complimentary, however, advance registration is required. Online registration will close on 5 October 2026.
No certificate of attendance will be issued and we are unable to provide visa invitation letters to support your visa application.
Eternal Sentinel: landmines and their enduring impact on civilians – film screening and dialogue
7 October 2026, 1900−2200
Event location:
DanChurchAid (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp)
Meldahlsgade 3, 1613 Copenhagen V, Denmark
On the occasion of the Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) in Copenhagen, Denmark, the IBA Human Rights Law Committee will host a screening of Eternal Sentinel, a documentary directed by Maryam Ashrafi about the use of landmines and improvised explosive devices and their impact on children, journalists, and other civilians.
The documentary examines lethal incidents caused by landmines and improvised explosive devices. Despite the defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, such incidents have risen tenfold, claiming the lives of countless civilians, including children. The official trailer is available at: https://primed.tv/eternal-sentinel/?lang=en.
The screening will open with a drinks and canapés reception. Following the film, a panel discussion and Q&A will feature leading practitioners in international human rights law and humanitarian assistance and protection.
Programme
1900–1930 Networking and refreshment reception
1930–1935 Welcome remarks
Marissa Kardon Weber International Criminal and Human Rights Lawyer, Washington, DC; Co-Chair, IBA Human Rights Law Committee
Jonas Nøddekær Secretary-General, DanChurchAid, Copenhagen
1935–2035 Screening of Eternal Sentinel (in English)
2035–2115 Panel discussion
Moderator
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC Director, IBAHRI, London
Panellists
Verity Coyle Deputy Director for Arms in the Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, Human Rights Watch, London
Karen Grønlund Rogne Director for Multilateral Cooperation and Policy, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen (pending)
Graeme Ogilvie Humanitarian Deminer and DanChurchAid Country Director for Libya and Lebanon, Beirut
Ambassador Stephen Rapp (ret.) Chair of the Commission for International Justice and Accountability, Washington, DC
2115–2130 Q&A
2130–2135 Closing remarks
John Balouziyeh Princeton; Co-Vice Chair, IBA Human Rights Law Committee
2135–2200 Networking and refreshment reception