The Thematic Workshops on IHL address critical challenges of International Humanitarian Law in current conflict situations. The two-day workshops complement the Core Professional Trainings on Humanitarian Law and Policy. Participants in the Thematic Workshops are expected to have completed the Core Professional Training in Humanitarian Law and Policy (or an equivalent multi-day training).
The Jerusalem June 2013 Thematic Workshop will follow directly a three-day standard Core Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy in the same location.
Summary Description:
The Thematic Workshop on Occupation Law: Rights, Obligations and Contemporary Challenges is designed to enhance the capacity of humanitarian professionals to work in situations of occupation. It will address the history and rationale of the legal framework, as well as its legal foundations, development and limits.
The Workshop will look at the role of international humanitarian law and human rights in creating obligations and rights for the occupying power, focusing on recent situations. Particular attention will be paid to interpretation and application of the law, as well as strategic policy development by donors and humanitarian organizations operating in situations of occupation. Challenges posed by long-term occupation, the influence of transformative or development agendas, as well as the obligations of broadly mandated organizations or agencies will be addressed.
The Workshop will employ a range of pedagogical methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies and simulation exercises.
Core issues to be addressed:
- The evolving legal, historical and political frame-work of occupation
- Security measures implemented by the occupying power over the occupied population and territory
- Legal obligations of the occupying power for the welfare of the civilian population
- Modalities of humanitarian engagement in situations of occupation
- The use of transformative occupation as a peace and stability policy
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Please note that participation to the Thematic Workshops requires prior participation to a standard Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy (or an equivalent multi-day training).
Please also note that, starting in the 2011 calendar year, all participants to Advanced Professional Trainings must be members in good standing of PHAP. (See
Member Benefits and Dues.) There is no need, however, to apply separately for PHAP membership and for the trainings. Non-members may apply for trainings directly, and their applications will simultaneously be entered into the review process for PHAP membership.
How to apply for the Thematic Workshop:
Please use this external application form to apply for the training event.
Participation to the Thematic Workshops requires prior participation to a standard Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy. If you have not yet completed the Core Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy (whether under the auspices of PHAP, HPCR, or HPCR international), you may apply for the Core Training and the Thematic Workshop using this
same form.
If you are not yet a member of PHAP, your application for the training and your application for PHAP membership will also be processed simultaneously from the
same form.
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