Geneva 2015 Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

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The Core Professional Trainings are conducted over three full days and serve as unique opportunities for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address contemporary humanitarian challenges. Lectures, case studies, and simulation exercises are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by legal principles, recent scholarship, contemporary challenges, and current debates. The trainings are tailored to professionals interested in gaining foundational knowledge, developing a strategic perspective, and engaging in exploratory discussions regarding potential responses to emerging legal and policy questions.

The Geneva 2015 Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy (23-25 November) will be offered by PHAP and it will be followed by a two-day Geneva 2015 Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism (26-27 November). 

Summary description

The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy begins with a framing of international humanitarian law, contextualizing it within a larger historical, legal and political narrative. The training then proceeds with the in-depth analysis of the classification of armed conflicts and of the consequences stemming from this classification at the legal and policy level. After that, the program addresses the regulation of hostilities, inherent in which is the balancing of military necessity and humanitarian consideration. Subsequently, the interplay between international humanitarian law and other relevant frameworks, notably human rights law, international criminal law, and domestic law is analysed. Finally, selected additional topics of particular interest to the professional are presented. 

Agenda │ Reading List │Logistics Information

Those attending the Core Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy in Geneva in November 2015 are also encouraged to stay for the two-day Geneva 2015 Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism (26-27 November). If you are interested in staying for the Thematic Workshop, please simply indicate it in your application to the Core Professional Training - there is no need to apply separately for the two events.

How to apply for the Core Professional Training (and optional Thematic Workshop)

Please use this application form to apply for the training event.

The course is open to PHAP members and to non members. PHAP members enjoy tuition fee discounts, among other benefits. If you are not yet a member of PHAP, you can apply for membership and the selected training simultaneously through the same form.

PHAP members who already attended five or more days of training courses offered by PHAP, HPCR, or HPCR International, may be eligible for our Returning Participant Discount Program.

Group discounts are available for agencies and employers wishing to send several staff to PHAP trainings. Please visit our Fees and terms and conditions page or contact us directly.

PHAP offers a limited number of seats at a reduced fee, as foreseen by PHAP's Tuition Assistance Policy. Please read it carefully to check whether you are eligible and learn how to submit you request. 

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Course fees:

For information about non-member fees, group rates, and available discounts, please visit our course fees and discounts page.

PHAP offers a limited number of seats at a reduced fee, as foreseen by PHAP's Tuition Assistance Policy. Please read it carefully to check whether you are eligible and learn how to submit you request.

Before applying, please read about the terms and conditions of your application.

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