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Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy |
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Various |
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| Objectives |
The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy – an intensive three-day program – serves as an opportunity for experienced humanitarian practitioners, policymakers, and others operating in or dealing with conflict settings to deepen their understanding of international humanitarian law (IHL) and other legal frameworks applicable in times of war, and to explore related policy and operational challenges. |
| Area of expertise |
international humanitarian law |
| Target group |
HR Field officers |
| Content |
The core training consists of a three-day on-site seminar engaging leading experts and policymakers on the challenges faced in the application and implementation of IHL in current conflicts.
These advanced trainings include topics such as conduct of hostilities, humanitarian access, high-tech warfare, direct participation of civilians in hostilities, and negotiation with non-state actors. Participants are also able to discuss key dilemmas they face in their work with renowned experts during a closing panel. Throughout this course, topics of instruction will be linked to current dilemmas in practice, giving participants a sense of how the law interacts with policy. |
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English |
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Switzerland |
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Geneva |
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Discussions, case studies, and exercises reinforce the learning objectives and connect theory with practice, exploring challenging issues that arise in humanitarian response settings, such as civilians participating in hostilities, the conduct of hostilities in urban settings, the use of certain weapons in highly populated areas, and the norms governing humanitarian access and assistance. Throughout the course, examples from contemporary conflicts illustrate the applicability of legal rules taking into account operational challenges faced by practitioners and highlighting how a deeper understanding of IHL contributes to a more effective protection and assistance work. |
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| Degree/Certificate |
The completion of the core training and two thematic workshops constitutes the basic requirements for the Professional Certificate in Humanitarian Law and Policy. |
| Number of participants |
Admitted applicants will be notified of their status within two weeks of submitting an application. |
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| Application procedure |
Applications are received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure availability. |
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| Tuition/Accommodation |
The standard course fee for the Core Training is 900 Euros. Additional details are available on the Payment Information page. |
| Homepage |
https://phap.org/PDP-GVA2019CT |
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