Robert Macgillivray Young Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Canada Area

Leading a team of lawyers advising on international law aspects of a diverse range of topics including cyber, digital and emerging technology, anti-corruption, bribery, narcotics, cross-border issues and more.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Advised on a range of international law matters with a focus on cyber, digital and emerging technology issues. Represented and advised Global Affairs Canada in interdepartmental working groups in Ottawa and represented Canada at multilateral and multi-stakeholder meetings (UN; Council of Europe; Internet & Jurisdiction Project) and negotiations.

Ottawa, Canada Area

In fall 2018 and again in fall 2019 I was teaching a course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for upper year and graduate students) in the English Common Law Program at the Law Faculty, University of Ottawa. This is a seminar course designed to allow students to experience the practical application of IHL through in-class simulation exercises and short written assignments, set mainly in a fictional armed conflict.From 2015-2018 I co-taught an innovative course for graduate… Show more In fall 2018 and again in fall 2019 I was teaching a course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for upper year and graduate students) in the English Common Law Program at the Law Faculty, University of Ottawa. This is a seminar course designed to allow students to experience the practical application of IHL through in-class simulation exercises and short written assignments, set mainly in a fictional armed conflict.From 2015-2018 I co-taught an innovative course for graduate students on the Law of War with Professor David Petrasek, at the uOttawa Graduate School of Public and international Affairs. The course blends online-learning with classroom-based group work with a focus on scenario and simulation problem-solving, designed to emphasise the challenges in ensuring practical application of IHL. Show less

I provided strategic advice to the President and senior staff of this humanitarian non-profit organisation, known for its innovative and practical work on humanitarian access and conflict resolution.

Ottawa, Canada

In this new post I established the ICRC's presence in Canada, reinforcing cooperation and interaction with the Canadian authorities and key stakeholders such as universities and the humanitarian and policy sectors. This was achieved in close cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross, which hosted my office as part of a new Strategic Partnership. In addition, I supporting the ICRC's partnerships with national Red Cross Societies in the Caribbean, including Haiti, Jamaica and other CARICOM… Show more In this new post I established the ICRC's presence in Canada, reinforcing cooperation and interaction with the Canadian authorities and key stakeholders such as universities and the humanitarian and policy sectors. This was achieved in close cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross, which hosted my office as part of a new Strategic Partnership. In addition, I supporting the ICRC's partnerships with national Red Cross Societies in the Caribbean, including Haiti, Jamaica and other CARICOM states. Show less

New York, Ny

As Deputy Head of Delegation (Deputy Permanent Observer) and Legal Adviser, I helped lead and shape the ICRC's presence and activities in the UN New York milieu. This included representation, outreach, advocacy, monitoring and reporting, as well as the design and delivery of the delegation's activities. I recruited, trained, coached and supervised professional and support staff. My responsibilities included budget and program development and financial and results reporting. The substantive… Show more As Deputy Head of Delegation (Deputy Permanent Observer) and Legal Adviser, I helped lead and shape the ICRC's presence and activities in the UN New York milieu. This included representation, outreach, advocacy, monitoring and reporting, as well as the design and delivery of the delegation's activities. I recruited, trained, coached and supervised professional and support staff. My responsibilities included budget and program development and financial and results reporting. The substantive focus of my work included IHL and Human Rights, Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, Sexual Violence in Conflict, Women, Peace and Security, Children and Armed Conflict, Rule of Law, Peacekeeping and arms issues. Show less

Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire

I supported ICRC delegations in West and Central Africa in the promotion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) with governments in more than 20 African states as well as regional organisations. This work focused on the ratification and implementation into national law of IHL treaties as well as capacity-building and promoting the exchange of expertise with government officials. military, academic and civil society audiences. This position required extensive collaboration and coaching with… Show more I supported ICRC delegations in West and Central Africa in the promotion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) with governments in more than 20 African states as well as regional organisations. This work focused on the ratification and implementation into national law of IHL treaties as well as capacity-building and promoting the exchange of expertise with government officials. military, academic and civil society audiences. This position required extensive collaboration and coaching with national and international colleagues and creativity in the design and adaptation of program objectives and approaches to national contexts and priorities. Show less

Budapest

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

I was part of the coordination team for the ICRC's Protection activities across Colombia. This included coaching and monitoring delegates in prison visits and advice to civilians at risk.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

This project assignment involved the organisation of an international expert meeting in Montreux, Switzerland and the editing and publication of a conference report, as well as preparations for the launch of the ICRC's Appeal on Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity.

Ottawa, Canada Area

As Legal Officer I conducted legal research and provided legal advice on a range of files, with a focus on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), arms control and disarmament and, after 9/11, the use of force in international law. I led or was a member of Canadian government delegations to the UN in New York and Geneva as well as to NATO.

Harar, Ethiopia And Jijiga, Ethiopia

My work in eastern Ethiopia, based from Harar, included visits to prisons and police stations to monitor conditions of detention and the treatment of detainees, with a focus on judicial guarantees as well as health and nutritional needs. I also launched and led a pilot trial monitoring project in a number of state and regional courts. In Jijiga I expanded an ICRC office in support of a relief operation involving air and truck transport of food assistance and seeds and farming tools as well as… Show more My work in eastern Ethiopia, based from Harar, included visits to prisons and police stations to monitor conditions of detention and the treatment of detainees, with a focus on judicial guarantees as well as health and nutritional needs. I also launched and led a pilot trial monitoring project in a number of state and regional courts. In Jijiga I expanded an ICRC office in support of a relief operation involving air and truck transport of food assistance and seeds and farming tools as well as trucking of water to drought-affected communities. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

Conducted legal research with a focus on International Humanitarian Law as well as on training in the Canadian Forces, prepared questions for witnesses, and drafted sections of the Commission's final report.

Llb, Law

Activities and Societies: Legal Aid Clinic, Laskin Constitutional Law Moot, Jessup International Law Moot, Student Academic Council.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History & Political Studies

Activities and Societies: CFRC Queen's Radio, Canadian Crossroads International