Organization: Risalat Consultants International
Registration deadline: 10 Feb 2018
Starting date: 20 Mar 2018
Ending date: 24 Mar 2018
Course Introduction
This immersive five-day course in international humanitarian law (IHL) is open to humanitarian practitioners who wish to become acquainted with the legal framework applicable to armed conflict. Combining theory and practice, the course follows a methodology involving exercises, simulations and discussions based on the actual challenges that humanitarian workers face today.
Course Outcome
Learners will acquire thorough knowledge on the development, scope and purpose of international humanitarian law and on its protective principles (such as distinction between civilian objects and military objectives, military necessity, proportionality, the prohibition of non-discriminatory weapons, and precautions in targeting). They will examine the difference between international and non-international armed conflicts, the concept of lawful combatancy and learn about the law of occupation.
Course Content
- Classification of situations of violence and of the actors encountered in armed conflict
- Conduct of hostilities
- IHL and human rights
- Protection of the civilian population
- Protection of persons deprived of liberty
- Refugees and internal displaced persons
- Humanitarian assistance
- Direct participation in hostilities
- IHL and armed groups
- Mechanisms for the implementation of IHL
- Repressing violations
Target Audience
The course is aimed at university students of international law, international relations, politics and other areas, NGO staff members, humanitarian actors, educators and professionals who want to gain knowledge in the field of international humanitarian law.
How to register:
Program Dates: 20-24 March, 2018
Registration Closes on: 10 February, 2018
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