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Children in War and Armed Conflicts |
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Distance education |
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Annual |
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| End date |
15/10/2019 |
| Objectives |
This certificate course examines the effect of armed conflict on children in the 21st century. It looks at the various ways in which children are involved in conflicts and the substantial impact that they can have on children's mental and physical well-being. The course highlights concrete actions that can be taken to contribute to the full implementation of children's rights in conflict and post-conflict contexts, including through the application of humanitarian law; and the increasing ways in which perpetrators can be held to account. |
| Area of expertise |
children rights |
| Target group |
NGO activists |
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Week 1: Changing nature of conflict
Week 2: Responsibility to children in times of conflict
Week 3: Children associated with armed forces and groups
Week 4: Impact of conflict on children
Week 5: Rehabilitation and Reintegration of children affected by armed conflict
Week 6: Justice for children and the role of children in transitional justice |
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English |
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This e-learning course involves approximately 30 hours of reading, interaction with students and the instructors on discussion boards, quizzes and webinars with invited guests. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. |
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| Delivered by |
Instructors: Annabel Trapp |
| Degree/Certificate |
Certificate of Participation. |
| Number of participants |
25 |
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| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e84xhsel13d766fc |
| Admission requirements |
The course is intended for humanitarian and human rights officers, human rights staff of NGOs, international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) and intergovernmental and government agencies, children's advocates, university students of international law, international relations, politics and other areas, practitioners who want to learn about children's rights and children in armed conflict. The course is also intended for staff members of UN specialised agencies who want to learn more about children's issues in the context of armed conflict and war. Participants should have at least basic knowledge of human rights. 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 |
Tuition fee for participants: US$ 575; tuition for auditors: US$ 215. |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/learn/elearning/children-in-war/ |
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