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Amman 2018 Thematic Workshop on Humanitarian Access for Assistance and Protection

Course Description

Current armed conflicts, often characterized by a fragmentation of actors that are motivated by complex agendas, present particular difficulties in obtaining access for humanitarian assistance and protection. This workshop examines these challenges from a legal and policy perspective, with an emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of key actors. The main rules of international law under IHL and other instruments are discussed alongside non-treaty texts, such as the recent Oxford Guidance on the Law Relating to Humanitarian Relief Operations in Situations of Armed Conflict. The course then uses this to inform a discussion on organizational approaches and strategies for reaching those in greatest need in armed conflict situations.

 

Target audience

The course is designed for mid- and senior-level staff of UN and other intergovernmental agencies, components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement, NGOs, and government agencies with direct or indirect experience of humanitarian action in situations of armed conflict. Others with relevant experience, including diplomats, military personnel, and journalists, are also encouraged to apply.