BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Brussels METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_281_dd676de1b8b31b9f3b8ca3a1e321c42d@phap.org SUMMARY:Geneva 2015 Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law\, Ter rorism\, and Counterterrorism DESCRIPTION:Apply now\n \n \n \n The Thematic Workshops on IHL address critical challenges of International Huma nitarian Law in current conflict situations. The t wo-day workshops complement the Core Professional Trainings on Humanitarian Law and Policy.\n \n The Geneva 2015 Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law\, Te rrorism\, and Counterterrorism is taking place in Geneva\, Switzerland on 26-27 November 2015 and it  \;will take place right after the 3-day \ ;Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law an d Policy \;(23-25 November 2015) in the same l ocation. \;More information about the training venue are available further down.\n \n Summary de scription\n \n In light of developments in Syria\, Iraq\, Mali\, and elsewhere\, with hostilities be tween Islamist armed groups and states and other e ntities becoming more heated\, the relevant questi ons for the humanitarian community regarding Islam ic Law and applicable international legal framewor ks have moved well beyond humanitarian access nego tiations. The use of armed force both by and again st Islamist groups has increased. This alters the dynamic of conflict situations\, affecting the nat ure of humanitarian need as well as the possibilit ies to respond to it.\n \n In collaboration with t op experts in relevant fields\, \;Naz Modirzad eh \;and Prof. \;Andrew March\, the focus of this year&rsquo\;s workshop has been updated to respond to recent developments. Looking not only at the Islamist groups&rsquo\; relations to the no rms of Islamic Law and of IHL\, the workshop will also familiarize participants with the approaches of states in responding to armed actions of these groups\,  \;analyze states&rsquo\; counterterr orism frameworks in relation to international huma nitarian law (IHL)\, and assess the implications f or humanitarian action.\n \n The workshop will ser ve as an intensive review of the relevant legal an d policy frameworks (Islamic Law\, Islamist armed group statements\, UN and state counterterrorism l aw and policies\, international humanitarian law\, international human rights law\, etc.)\, as well as an advanced discussion of current developments in terrorism and counterterrorism\, the use of for ce in this context\, and the implications in terms of humanitarian need and response\, as well as hu manitarian advocacy efforts.\n \n The workshop wil l cover the following:\n \n \n Brief primer on Is lamic legal frameworks\, including key concepts\, sources\, and theological foundations.\n Examinat ion of how &ldquo\;Islamist&rdquo\; armed groups f rame their actions in terms of Islamic law\n Anal ysis of state approaches to counterterrorism in te rms of the use of lethal force and the relationshi p between states&rsquo\; counterterrorism framewor ks and the international law of armed conflict (LO AC)/ international humanitarian law (IHL).\n Over view of the evolving policy and legal discussions regarding key developments\, such as international and national measures against so-called &ldquo\;f oreign fighters&rdquo\; and the \;channeling o f financial and other support to listed terrorist entities and individuals.\n Discussion of \;t he current and potential future implications for h umanitarian action in its various forms.\n \n \n A genda│ \;Reading List \;│ \;Logist ics Information\n \n The primary intended audience includes experienced humanitarian law and policy advisors\, managers of UN and NGO humanitarian ope rations in relevant contexts\, and government offi cials\, including both diplomatic and military per sonnel. Other interested individuals are also welc ome to apply.\n \n More on this Special Workshop a nd testimonials from previous participants:\n \n P HAP has been offering workshops on Islamic Law and Protection of Civilians for a number of years\, i ncluding in Amman\, Bangkok\, and most recently Lo ndon. The subject matter has covered topics such a s state legitimacy\, the distinction between comba tants and civilians\, targeting\, and immunity of international aid workers under classical Islamic laws of war as well as under contemporary Jihadi f iqh\; how these may be relevant in the context of humanitarian engagement with certain Islamist arme d groups\; and efforts to increase non-state armed groups&rsquo\; respect for the protection of civi lians.\n \n Participants have found the workshops particularly helpful in terms of better understand ing the dynamics on the ground and learning from l eading legal and policy experts as well as from th e experiences of humanitarian field practitioners. \n \n &ldquo\;\n \n Satisfying and stimulating cou rse. Hands down\, brilliant.\n - Participant in pr evious Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law and Protec tion of Civilians\n \n &rdquo\;\n \n \n &ldquo\;\n \n The speakers were excellent and engaged. Havin g professionals from the field and HQ come togethe r and exchange views was enriching and helpful. Th e workshop on IHL and Islamic Law was very relevan t and helps me to this date understand some of the dynamics on the ground much better.\n - Participa nt in previous Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law an d Protection of Civilians\n \n &rdquo\;\n \n \n Ho w to apply\n \n Please use this \;application form \;to apply for the training event.\n \n T he course is open to PHAP members and to non membe rs. PHAP members enjoy \;tuition fee discounts \, among \;other benefits. \;If you are no t yet a member of PHAP\, you can apply for members hip and the selected training simultaneously \ ;through the \;same form.\n \n Please note tha t participation to the Thematic Workshops requires prior participation to a standard Core Profession al Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy.​\n \ n Apply now\n \n  \;\n \n Course fees\n \n \n \n \n  \;\n Regular fees\n (PHAP m ember)\n Non-member\n \n \n Core Profess ional Training and Thematic Workshop\n &euro\; 1440\n &euro\; 1600\n \n \n Core Profess ional Training only\n &euro\; 890\n &euro\; 990\n \n \n Thematic Workshop only \;(p revious attendance at Core Professional Training r equired)\n &euro\; 650\n &euro\; 720\n &n bsp\;\n \n \n \n \n For information about non-m ember fees\, group rates\, and available discounts \, please visit our course fees and discounts page .\n \n PHAP offers a limited number of seats at a reduced fee\, as foreseen by PHAP'\;s \;Tui tion Assistance Policy. Please read it carefully t o check whether you are eligible and learn how to submit you request.\n \n Before applying\, please read about the terms and conditions of your applic ation.\n \n Apply now\n \n  \;\n \n For assist ance\, please Contact Us. CATEGORIES:Thematic Workshop on Humanitarian Law and Policy CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151126T090000 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151126T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151127T173000 ORGANIZER:MAILTO:trainings@phap.org URL:https://phap.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=281 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR