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Name International Humanitarian Law
Type Distance education
Organising institution
Human Rights Education Associates, United States of America
Frequency Annual
Start date 11/02/2015
End date 24/03/2015
Objectives This e-learning course offers a basic introduction to international humanitarian law (or the law of armed conflict). It is a foundation course for other HREA e-learning courses in this area and serves as a stepping stone for developing expertise in specialised areas of the law of armed conflict.
Area of expertise international humanitarian law
Content Week 1: Development, scope and purpose of international humanitarian law
Week 2: Basic principles: the conduct of hostilities and the protection of civilians
Week 3: International and non-international armed conflicts
Week 4: Lawful and unlawful combatants and direct participation in hostilities
Week 5: The law of occupation
Week 6: Enforcing international humanitarian law
Language English
Methodology used The certificate course involves approximately 30 hours of reading, interaction among students and the instructor in the Learning Forum, an assignment, quizzes and webinars, and is offered over a 6-week period. The course will integrate active and participatory learning approaches within activities and assignments, with an emphasis on reflective and collaborative learning.
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Delivered by Dr. Gerd Oberleitner is Lecturer at the Institute of International Law and International Relations of the University of Graz, Austria.
Degree/Certificate A Certificate of Participation will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Number of participants The maximum number of course participants is 25.
Application procedure Apply online : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=feivmxlab&oeidk=a07e886pi353fd799a5
Admission requirements 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 basic knowledge in the field of international humanitarian law. (Basic) knowledge in international law is an advantage but not a prerequisite. This course is recommended to those who would like to participate in other short and specialised HREA e-learning courses but lack sufficient background and knowledge of international humanitarian law. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA aims to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants.
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.
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