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Describe the different branches of international law applying to humanitarian action
Identify and explain the legal tools that can be used by humanitarian actors in the field
Evaluate the relevance of using international law in response to the main challenges of humanitarian action
Adopt a critical view of the linkages between international law and humanitarian action
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CERAH Master student in humanitarian action, lawyer wishing to move into the humanitarian sector, professional, humanitarian actor and person working in international organisations wishing to improve his knowledge in international law applied to humanitarian contexts
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7 weeks: International law applicable in humanitarian action • Legal framework of humanitarian access • Legal protection of vulnerable groups (children, women, prisoners) • Forced migration and humanitarian action (refugees, IDPs) • International justice and humanitarian action • Role play on the use of international law in humanitarian action • Personal work
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Prof. Doris SCHOPPER, University of Geneva |
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Sharon WEIL and Christophe GOLAY, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies |
| Diploma jointly awarded by the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International
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Duration
28 April to 13 June 2014
7 weeks intensive course
Thematic paper
10 ECTS credits
Application deadline
Candidates who need an entry visa for Switzerland: 1 January 2014
Other candidates: 1 March 2014
Registration fee
CHF 5'000.-
Chèque formation
Information
Geneva Center for education and research in humanitarian action (CERAH)
Elisabeth BOUJON
+41 (0)22 908 44 53
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