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07/07/08: International Criminal Justice and the Military
Announcement of a two-day seminar about the interplay between international criminal justice and the military. Through presentations and discussions, participants will explore various issues surrounding the former as an instrument of normative restraint on the latter.
More information here: http://www.prio.no/FICJC/Forum-activities/International-Criminal-Justice-and-the-Military/ and in the programme.
03/06/08: New online course on humanitarian law and policy
Yesterday, the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University launched its online course and discussion forum on humanitarian law and policy.
These online sessions combine video/audio lectures, selected readings, a discussion forum, a calendar of IHL training events, and other related resources. These electronic resources are made available to humanitarian professionals at no cost.
To learn more about the online course or to get started viewing lectures, please visit the Humanitarian Law and Policy Forum at http://ihlforum.ning.com.
30/04/08: Advanced Trainings on Humanitarian Law and Policy
HPCR International and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University are pleased to announce the 2008-2009 Advanced Trainings on Humanitarian Law and Policy.
For seven consecutive years, the Advanced Trainings have provided professionals engaged in humanitarian action a thorough and practical understanding of the legal and policy challenges involved in humanitarian protection. Combining working group discussions, case studies and simulations, this series of events offers:
- New three-day core training sessions ("Advanced Principles of Humanitarian Law and Policy") in four international locations: Cambridge in July 2008, Brussels in September 2008, Singapore in October 2008, and Amman in February 2009;
- Two-day thematic workshops focusing on specific challenges to humanitarian action, including counterterrorism, private security companies, human rights in times of conflict, occupation and peacebuilding, negotiation of access, and the protection of civilians under Islamic law;
- Online course resources, to be launched in June, that will present introductory and refresher materials on IHL for registered participants;
- Tuition assistance for selected professionals from civil society organizations in developing countries; and
- A Professional Certificate on Humanitarian Law and Policy for candidates interested in pursuing a comprehensive program on IHL.
Applications for all advanced trainings are now available online. For a complete list of course dates and locations, please visit our website at http://www.hpcr.org/profdev or contact ihlseminar@hpcr.org.
31/03/08: News from Italy
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11/02/08: News from Romania (2006) and Lithuania (2008)
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6/01/08 : The ICRC Delegation of Brussels is looking for an intern
The ICRC Delegation of Brussels recruits an intern for 12 months. This internship demands an full-time involvement and is paid. The beginning of the internship is February - March 2008.
All the details are in this document (in French only) - Caution: deadline for the submission of applications is January 15th!
6/12/07: Humanitarian Futures Programme lunch-time seminars
- On Thursday 13 December, Dr Michael Clark, Health Protection Agency will be leading a discussion on 'Radiation and chemical hazards in the future: Are we worrying about the right things?
- On Thursday 24 January, Dr John Seaman, Evidence for Development will be leading a discussion on 'Predicting global food supply and distribution'.
More information within the flyer.
15/11/07 : 5th TRIAL's birthday
On this occasion, several lectures will be given.
For more information, please download this document (in French) or visit this Website.
22/10/07 : Oslo military manuals seminar
This seminar explores various aspects of national military manuals on the law of armed conflict and some of
the challenges concerning their preparation, maintenance and function.
You can download the programme or visit this Website.
04/09/07 : A first IHL competition in Israel
More information here
04/09/07: IHL in Burkina Faso
Second edition of ICRC's regional competition. Click here and here!
15/08/07: ICTR internship offer
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda situated in The Hague (The Netherlands) offers young and promising jurists the possibility of doing an internship for four to six months.
If you are interested in, here is the job description.
03/08/07: News from Carl-Alex...
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21/05/07: News from ULB (Belgium)
Click here: http://www.ulb.ac.be/droit/cdi/Site/Accueil/8F1F6A79-8E04-4273-8BE8-43EF3FD4ECC0.html
21/05/07: A new publication from somebody you know well...
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01/05/07: Volunteer position in Darfur
If you would like to join Kirsten... or Julien, or even Jérôme and all the others, the solution may be in this document!
30/04/07: Seminar of the Law of Armed Conflict
The Institute of Law of the University of Tartu, the Martens Society and
ELSA Estonia are happy announce that the Second Tallinn Seminar on the
Law of Armed Conflict, titled Regulating Warfare, will take place from 2
through 5 May 2007.
This four-day academic event aims to bring to Tallinn, Estonia, an
international group of lecturers and participants interested in the law
of armed conflict. The program is mostly set up of modules, each
composed of a lecture and a practical assignment on a specific
contemporary problem of international humanitarian law. As part of the
seminar, Professor Frits Kalshoven will deliver the Second Friedrich
Martens Memorial Lecture, concentrating on issues relating to the
sources of international humanitarian law.
This year’s seminar will be somewhat more advanced. The participants are
expected to have at least basic knowledge of humanitarian law so that
the lecturers can concentrate on more complex and problematical issues.
In addition to the academic programme, there will be many interesting
activities and receptions to provide a further opportunity to discuss
the topics in a more informal atmosphere.
A preliminary programme and application form is available at:
www.martens.ee and www.elsa.ee
04/04/07: Virtual Campus
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a new website for teachers of its Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) programme, which is designed to introduce secondary-school students to the basic rules and principles of international humanitarian law.
The English-language EHL Virtual Campus offers a range of teaching resources, including learning modules, workshops, training videos and an online discussion forum. Teaching materials can be downloaded in English, French, Russian and Spanish. The EHL Virtual Campus can be accessed at: www.ehl.icrc.org.
Press Release : http://icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/virtualcampus.news.020407?opendocument
19/03/07: Call for papers
With the purpose of commemorating the Centenary of the second Hague Peace Conference and the Conventions that were adopted in 1907, the Center of Studies of International Law (CSIL) “Francisco Suárez, SJ” of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana invites all persons interested to submit their papers for the edition of a collective work that allows to analyze diverse aspects of the law relative to the conduct of hostilities.
For further details, please see:
Derecho de La Haya - Call for papers
26/01/07: New publication - Now available in English
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Protection of Human Beings: Selection of International Law Documents
By Christophe Lanord
English version now available!
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12/02/07: Guide d’évaluation de l’action Humanitaire selon les critères de l'OCDE / DAC
17/01/07: News from CUDIH
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The University Centre for International Humanitarian Law (UCIHL) in Geneva has offered a Master of Advanced Studies (LL.M. equivalent) in International Humanitarian Law since its creation in 2002. As the only graduate program in the world to provide comprehensive training in the legal fields related to armed conflict and emergency situations, UCIHL brings together from around the globe gifted graduate students who are eager to hone their knowledge and skills in these dynamic areas of the law. UCIHL's list of sponsors reflects its commitment to combining academic excellence with an approach informed by professionals in the field - the Graduate Institute of International Studies, the University of Geneva Faculty of Law, the University of Lausanne, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. UCIHL graduates typically go on to join these and other international organizations and governmental entities, as well as various non-governmental organizations, private practice and academia.
Starting September 2007, UCIHL will transform into the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, which will build on UCIHL's successful programs. As with UCIHL, instruction at the Academy will be given, in English and French, to the highest academic standards.
We invite motivated individuals who have, or expect to have, a law degree and who are proficient in either English or French to apply for the 2007-2008 Master's degree program. The program requires one academic year of rigorous study and the completion of a thesis. Enrolment is limited to ensure maximum interaction with UCIHL's faculty members, so prospective students should not procrastinate submitting their applications.
40 Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve
CH-1211 Geneve 4
Tel: +4122 379 8579
Fax: +4122 379 84 23
info@cudih.org
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4/12/06: Internship, ICRC Delegation in Brussels
The ICRC Delegation to the European Union and NATO is recruiting an intern for 12 months. This internship is a full-time job and is paid. The beginning of the internship will be around February-March 2007. This internship takes place in Brussels and is directed by the Legal Adviser of the Delegation.
All the details relating to this vacancy and to the way to apply are here (in French only).
27/11/06: Research Workshop - Teheran 3-4 February 2007
The International Studies Journal (ISJ) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran are jointly selecting 75 senior advisors, resident diplomats and their dependents, heads of state organizations, NGO representatives and post-graduate students for a research workshop program on international refugee law.
Complete information here.
21/11/2006: Students compete on IHL in Azerbaijan
The team "Justice" from University "Azerbaijan" took the first place of the Third National Moot Court Competition on IHL for students from the faculties of Azerbaijani universities, held by the ICRC Delegation in Azerbaijan, from 16 to 19 November 2006.
See the press release.
21/11/06: IHL Workshop - United States of America
The ICRC and Santa Clara University School of Law (California) organise an IHL Workshop for Law Students of United States of America, from 16 to 19 February 2007.
More information here.
20/11/06: Vacancy - International Council on Human Rights Policy
The International Council on Human Rights Policy is expanding and looking for two research Directors for its Secretariat in Geneva.
Here are the job description and the application file.
For further information about these posts, and how to apply, consult the Council’s new Web site on www.ichrp.org.
29/10/06: Digest of Jurisprudence of the Special
Court for Sierra Leone, 2003-2005, by Cyril Laucci (199)
More information here.
04/10/06: Something new at Liège University
(Belgium)
Thanks to Fleur, Gaëlle and Vincent,
very motivated, the Jean-Pictet Competition is now part of
the university course of Liège University: http://progcours.ulg.ac.be/cocoon/cours/DROI2330-1.html
06/09/06: Job announcement, The Hague
The International Criminal Bar (ICB), based in The Hague, seeks a half-time Staff Director to work from the ICB’s offices at the premise of the Netherlands Bar Association in The Hague.
More information here.
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