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Genocide: What Role for International Law? |
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Distance education |
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Annual |
| Level |
graduate |
| Start date |
17/10/2011 |
| End date |
27/11/2011 |
| Objectives |
This e-learning course provides an introduction into the phenomenon of genocide and explores the ways and means for responding to genocide which are available under the present international legal order. It examines the potential and limits of law as a tool for confronting the "crime of crimes" and its perpetrators, accomplices and bystanders. |
| Area of expertise |
crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes |
| Target group |
NGO activists
University students |
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Week 1: What is genocide and why does it happen? - multi-disciplinary answers
Week 2: Two case studies: Bosnia and Rwanda
Week 3: The Genocide Convention: victims, perpetrators, acts
Week 4: State responsibility and the International Court of Justice; humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to protect
Week 5: Criminal tribunals, truth and reconciliation
Week 6: 'Genocide' in Darfur: have we learned the lessons? |
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English |
| Country |
United States of America |
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| Delivered by |
Dr. Gerd Oberleitner |
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| Number of participants |
The number of participants is limited to 25 per course. |
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01/09/2011 |
| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://www.hrea.org/index.php/?base_id=711&language_id=1 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is aimed at university students and graduates of international relations, international law, politics and other areas, NGO staff members, staff of international organisations and other practitioners who want to gain in-depth knowledge about genocide, its causes, consequences and the ways and means available under international law to respond to it. Participants should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. |
| Scholarship |
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships or discounted tuition fees available for this course. |
| Tuition/Accommodation |
The course tuition fee is US$ 435. Tuition for auditors is US$ 165. |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/learn/elearning/genocide/ |
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