27 August 2012 - 6 September 2012

A 10-day training in international humanitarian law (IHL) providing the skills needed to analyse the complex legal issues arising in armed conflict today.

As part of its ongoing partnership with European and North American Red Cross Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organizes, jointly with the Belgian, French, Polish, and Swiss Red Cross Societies, two intensive courses in international humanitarian law (IHL) every year. These courses are open to post-graduate students with a background in public international law, legal practitioners dealing with the consequences of armed conflict, and humanitarian professionals with a demonstrated interest in acquiring knowledge of IHL. The two courses (English and French sessions are held separately) are part of a global strategy adopted by the ICRC and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as a whole to promote the principles and rules of IHL. Consisting of lectures, group discussions and practical exercises, the courses expose participants to complex issues and challenges related to IHL and humanitarian action in contemporary armed conflicts.

Since the first sessions of the courses were held in English (1981) and in French (1988), hundreds of participants have gain practical knowledge of IHL, many of whom remain active in the humanitarian sphere. The courses provide a unique opportunity to interact with IHL scholars and practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds. Past sessions have featured renowned academics, military experts, senior professionals from international organizations and tribunals, the ICRC and National Red Cross Societies.  

Level: professional , post-graduate

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Participants: post-graduate students with a background in public international law; legal practitioners dealing with armed conflict; NGO staff with a demonstrated interest in acquiring legal training

Tuition, fee, lodging: Cost: 600 euros (includes accommodation, meals and training materials). Deadline for applications: 27 April 2012. For more information on the programme or on how to apply, visit www.icrc.org/eng/ihl-course.

Contact Information:
ICRC
Web: http://www.icrc.org