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Switzerland: The Interplay between International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 22 Feb 2018
Starting date: 01 Mar 2018
Ending date: 29 Mar 2018

Descriptive

This course focuses on the specific issues that arise in times of armed conflict regarding the respect, protection and fulfillment of human rights. It addresses key issues like the applicability of human rights in times of armed conflict; the possibilities of restricting human rights under systems of limitations and derogations; and the extraterritorial application of human rights law. Throughout the course, the interplay between international humanitarian law and human rights law is systematically tackled by analysing their different origins, fields of application and monitoring bodies, as well as different theories conceptualizing their relationship. These issues are further illustrated by discussing two particularly emblematic human rights in times of armed conflict, namely the right to life and the prohibition of arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations –who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Thursday 1st March 18:30-20:30
  • Thursday 8 March 18:30-20:30
  • Thursday 15 March 18:30-20:30
  • Thursday 22 March 18:30-20:30
  • Thursday 29 March 18:30-20:30

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

How to Apply

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • An application letter, stating the specific course you are applying for and your motivation for participation
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.


Switzerland: Transitional Justice Spring School: Transitional Justice, Memory and Culture

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 12 Mar 2018
Starting date: 19 Mar 2018
Ending date: 23 Mar 2018

Descriptive

The challenge of dealing with the aftermath of violent conflict continues to trouble countries throughout the world. In response to that challenge, the ever-expanding field of transitional justice proposes a range of practical measures to potentially assist societies emerging from oppressive rule or armed conflict.

So far, however, relatively little attention has been paid to the role of memory, history and culture in transitional processes. What roles can culture as ‘memory work’ play in contexts of transitional justice? Do cultural initiatives such as public memorials, theater performances, film screenings and photo exhibitions ‘work’ as avenues for coming to terms with the past and preventing future atrocities? What is the role of education and history in processes of social transformation? Is there a duty to preserve memory, and what is the potential contribution of archives in this respect? What are some of the practical challenges faced by memorialization efforts around the world?

The Transitional Justice Spring School 2018 aims to address these complex questions through an interdisciplinary, comprehensively structured high-quality one-week programme featuring leading experts.

Audience

The Transitional Justice Spring School forms part of the Geneva Academy Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ). It is open to external participants – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, UN staff and staff from other international organizations, and academics and students interested in the topic – who are not enrolled in the MTJ and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the Spring School (no ECTS credits).

Fee

The fee for attending the Transitional Justice Spring School 2018 is 1,530 Swiss Francs.

The fee includes tuition costs, course materials, lunch and refreshments during coffee breaks.

The fee is payable as soon as your place has been confirmed.

Places are limited. Please note that participation can only be secured through the payment of the fee.

All participants are responsible for their own travel costs to Geneva, including Swiss visa fees and evening meals (approximately 30 Swiss Francs per meal).


How to register:

How to Apply

Applications for the Spring School must be submitted via an online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the spring school, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the spring school.

Switzerland: The Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 28 Feb 2018
Starting date: 16 Sep 2018
Ending date: 31 Aug 2019

The programme of the Master in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law is structured around the following components.

Mandatory Courses

Mandatory courses are structured in five modules that cover central theoretical and practical issues in the fields of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law.

Clinical Work

Clinical work is an essential part of the programme. It exposes students to contemporary transitional justice issues and provides them with the necessary skills to work in the field.

A One-Week Spring School

The Transitional Justice Spring School, a special one-week course, discusses cutting-edge issues in transitional justice. It is held in Spring Semester and is also open to external participants.

The Writing of a Master’s Paper

The master’s paper gives students an opportunity to investigate a subject of special interest to them, deepening their knowledge and expertise through research as well as exchanges with experts, scholars and practitioners.

Four Tracks in the Spring Semester

During the Spring Semester, students can choose between the following tracks:

Optional Courses

Optional courses address topical issues like the rule of law in practice, peacebuilding in post-conflict and fragile situations or the case law and practice of international criminal law.

Research Internships

Research internships with leading actors and agencies in the field of transitional justice allow our students to acquire first-hand professional experience via

Moot Court

The Nuremberg Moot Court, organized by the International Nuremberg Principles Academy and held in Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, allows our students to plead on issues related to international criminal justice.

Extended Master’s Paper

Our students can work on an extended version of their master’s paper and be directly involved in academic activities such as seminars and workshops.

Transitional Justice Cafés

This unique series of events allow our students to get exposure to practical situations, to have in-depth discussions with leading experts and practitioners in the field of transitional justice and to develop their networks.

Study Trip

In the second semester students have the opportunity to go on a study trip to learn about leading institutions and organizations active in the field of transitional justice.


How to register:

A straightforward Online Application

You can apply for the Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) via a straightforward, online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please read the information in this section carefully before starting an application, as it will help ensure a quick and smooth application process.

Two Application Tracks

There are two tracks through which you can apply:

Please note that you must choose one track or the other. If you apply through both, your application will be considered under the non-scholarship track. Successful applicants who applied without requesting a scholarship cannot subsequently be considered for a scholarship.

Four Simple Steps

The online application is divided into the following four steps:

  1. Decide whether apply (1) without scholarship, (2) with full scholarship or (3) with partial scholarship
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Attach the required documents
  4. Submit your application

Retrieving your Information

If you do not complete your application form in one go you have the following two options:

  1. A cookie will allow you to retrieve all the information you have provided, only if (1) you work from the same computer; (2) you haven’t refused the use of cookies when accessing the Geneva Academy website for the first time; (3) you haven’t refused cookies by adjusting the settings of your web browser.
  2. You can copy and paste or bookmark the URL found at the bottom of the online application form. When you paste this URL into your web browser you will retrieve all the information you have entered on the form, even if you are working from a different computer.

Confidentiality

The information you provide in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used by the Admissions Committee and scholarship donors.

Required Documents

All the documents required are specified in the online application form and have to be attached to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the Geneva Academy upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies.

You will need to bring your original diplomas and transcripts to Geneva if you submit non-certified copies with your application.

The documents you have to provide with your application are:

  • Your curriculum vitae
  • A personal statement explaining your interest in the programme (1–3 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation– no specific format is required
  • Certified copiesof relevant degrees and diplomas (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva
  • Certified copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva
  • If you are currently enrolled in a university programme, an attestation by the relevant university of your current enrollment with an official record of the latest university examinations taken and grades obtained
  • Language tests– TOEF IELTS, DALF – or verification of language skills (the Geneva Academy does not have an attributed code; please do not use the University of Geneva code, nor the Graduate Institute code)
  • A copy of your passport

If you apply for a scholarship (partial or full), you will also have to provide the following documents:

  • Proof of your current income (e.g. salary statement, bank statement, tax declaration, employer’s letter) – if such proof is not available, please explain why
  • Proof of your family’s financial situation (e.g. salary statement, bank statement) – if such proof is not available, please explain why
  • Proof, if applicable, of any financial support you currently receive (e.g. letter from parents, sponsors, scholarship donor)

Switzerland: LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 28 Jan 2018
Starting date: 16 Sep 2018
Ending date: 31 Aug 2019

This one-year postgraduate degree course provides advanced, comprehensive and practical training in international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL), international criminal law, as well as the interplay between them.

Students gain access to a world-renowned faculty, benefit from direct connections with leading actors in the field like the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and share ideas with other participants from an array of different legal backgrounds and perspectives.

The programme allows students to tailor their studies according to their particular interests. Core courses provide a firm grounding in public international law, IHL, IHRL, international refugee law and international criminal law.

Optional courses allow students to deepen their expertise in a particular issue such as counter-terrorism, armed non-state actors, transitional justice, transitional justice, the rules governing the conduct of hostilities or the work of international courts and tribunals.

Our LLM is also profoundly committed to developing the transferable skills necessary to succeed in the professional world and take up responsibilities in the humanitarian and human rights fields. To this end, internships with leading actors and participation in moot courts provide a solid exposure to practical work and allow students to expand their network.


How to register:

A straightforward Online Application

You can apply for the LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights via a straightforward, online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please read the information in this section carefully before starting an application, as it will help ensure a quick and smooth application process.

Two Application Tracks

There are two tracks through which you can apply:

Please note that you must choose one track or the other. If you apply through both, your application will be considered under the non-scholarship track. Successful applicants who applied without requesting a scholarship cannot subsequently be considered for a scholarship.

Four Simple Steps

The online application is divided into the following four steps:

  1. Decide whether to apply (1) without scholarship, (2) with full scholarship; (3) with partial scholarship
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Attach the required documents
  4. Submit your application

Retrieving your Information

If you do not complete your application form in one go you have the following two options:

  1. A cookie will allow you to retrieve all the information you have provided, only if (1) you work from the same computer; (2) you haven’t refused the use of cookies when accessing the Geneva Academy website for the first time; (3) you haven’t refused cookies by adjusting the settings of your web browser.
  2. You can copy and paste or bookmark the URL found at the bottom of the online application form. When you paste this URL into your web browser you will retrieve all the information you have entered on the form, even if you are working from a different computer.

Confidentiality

The information you provide in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used by the Admissions Committee and scholarship donors.

Required Documents

All the documents required (PDF format) are specified in the online application form and have to be attached to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the Geneva Academy upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies. You will however need to bring your original diplomas and transcripts to Geneva if you submit non-certified copies with your application.

The documents you have to provide with your application are:

  • Your curriculum vitae in English

  • A personal statement in English explaining your interest in the programme (no longer than two pages)

  • Two letters of recommendation in English – no specific format is required

  • Certified copies of relevant degrees and diplomas (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva

  • Certified copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva

  • If you are currently enrolled in a university programme, an attestation by the relevant university of your current enrollment with an official record of the latest university examinations taken and grades obtained

  • Language tests– TOEF IELTS, DALF – or verification of language skills (the Geneva Academy does not have an attributed code; please do not use the University of Geneva code, nor the Graduate Institute code)

  • A copy of your passport

If you apply for a scholarship (partial or full), you will also have to provide the following documents:

  • Proof of your current income (e.g. salary statement, bank statement, tax declaration, employer’s letter) – if such proof is not available, please explain why

  • Proof of your family’s financial situation (e.g. salary statement, bank statement) – if such proof is not available, please explain why

  • Proof, if applicable, of any financial support you currently receive (e.g. letter from parents, sponsors, scholarship donor)

Switzerland: Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Institutional Reform

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 28 Feb 2018
Starting date: 07 Mar 2018
Ending date: 04 May 2018

Descriptive

What is the meaning of the ‘rule of law’ in the international arena? How can it be rebuilt in the aftermath of armed conflict or authoritarianism? What forms of institutional reform are required to restore the rule of law, and what measures can prevent the recurrence of lawless and arbitrary rule? How can previously abusive institutions, such as the police and the military, be reformed? What actions should be taken with respect to perpetrators? This course explores the international dimension of the rule of law and its promotion in transitional contexts, focusing on institutional reform and guarantees of non-recurrence. The course also looks at the role of the international community and civil society in rule of law reform.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ). It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the MTJ and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Wednesday 7 March, 10:00-12:00
  • Thursday 8 March, 10:00-13:00
  • Friday 9 March, 10:00-12:00
  • Wednesday 2 May, 10:00-13:00
  • Thursday 3 May, 10:00-13:00
  • Friday 4 May, 10:00-13:00

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).

Professor and Lecturer

Christof Heyns, Professor of Human Rights Law at the University of Pretoria
Christof Heyns is recognized internationally as a leading expert in the field of international human rights law, including right to life issues and regional human rights mechanisms, and has published widely on these matters.


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: The Rule of Law in Practice

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 27 Feb 2018
Starting date: 06 Mar 2018
Ending date: 31 May 2018

What is ‘the rule of law’ and why is it considered important for economic and democratic development? How has rule of law development assistance evolved over the last half-century and what are its antecedents? How are rule of law programmes designed, what are their typical components, and how is their impact measured? This course considers rule of law work from the perspective of the practitioner, using case studies, procurement documents and project reports to help participants understand how rule of law projects are developed and implemented in the field. The course also considers scholarly critiques of rule of law assistance, allowing participants to evaluate the operational features of such assistance within a broader analytical framework.

Audience

This course forms part of our Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Tuesday 6 March, 8:00-10:00
  • Friday 16 March, 8:00-10:00
  • Tuesday 10 April, 8:00-10:00
  • Friday 27 April, 8:00-10:00
  • Tuesday 8 May, 8:00-10:00
  • Thursday 24 May, 8:00-10:00
  • Thursday 31 May, 8:00-10:00

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).

Professor and Lecturer Nicolas Mansfield, Director of Legal Programs at the East-West Management Institute

As Director of Legal Programs at the East-West Management Institute (EWMI), Nicolas Mansfielfd is responsible for designing and managing rule of law programmes in developing countries.


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 17 Jun 2018
Starting date: 17 Sep 2018
Ending date: 21 Sep 2018

How complementary are economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2015? Which mechanisms exist to monitor their implementation? What is the role of UN human rights mechanisms in monitoring ESCR and the SDGs? Which lessons can be learned from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) period?

This training course explores the relationship between ESCR and SDGs, and provides participants with practical tools to include ESCR and the SDGs in their work. Themes covered include: the rights to health, food, water, sanitation, housing, education, work, and social security, and the SDGs related to these rights.

Participants will observe a session of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) and have the opportunity to engage with international human rights experts.

Programme

The course covers the following issues:

  • Human rights-based approaches to development
  • ESCR and the MDGs: lessons learned for the SDGs
  • The inclusion of human rights in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
  • Focus on specific SDGs and ESCR: the rights to health, education, water and sanitation, food, housing, work, and social security
  • SDGs 1 to 17: towards the full realization of ESCR for all?
  • No one will be left behind: the end of inequality and discrimination?
  • Gender, ESCR and SDGs
  • Collection of disaggregated data and indicators
  • Accountability at the international level: the High-Level Policy Forum on Sustainable Development and beyond
  • National ownership of the implementation and monitoring of ESCR and the SDGs
  • The role of UN human rights mechanisms in monitoring ESCR and the SDGs (Human Rights Council, special procedures, and treaty bodies)
  • Visit to the CESCR, and discussion with key experts based in Geneva

Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be:

  • Familiar with human rights-based approaches to development
  • Able to identify the main achievements and weaknesses of the MDGs from a human rights perspective
  • Familiar with the content of specific ESCR and related SDGs, in particular the rights to health, education, water and sanitation, food, housing, work, and social security
  • Able to identify the main differences and similarities between ESCR and the SDGs
  • Aware of the challenges to the full realization of ESCR and the SDGs
  • Knowledgeable about data collection and indicators to monitor ESCR and the SDGs
  • Aware of the role played by UN human rights mechanisms in monitoring ESCR and the SDGs, in particular the Human Rights Council, special procedures, and treaty bodies
  • Cognizant of the obstacles faced by international and national mechanisms responsible for monitoring ESCR and the SDGs
    Able to integrate tools for implementing and monitoring ESCR and the SDGs in their work

Methodology

The course is interactive and participants are encouraged to share their own experiences and perspectives on the issues. The training sessions include lectures and discussions with experts, as well as practical examples and case studies. Sessions are designed to enhance knowledge exchange with peers and facilitators.

Audience

This training course is designed for staff of NGOs, development and human rights institutions, UN bodies and other international organizations, as well as representatives of governments and members of academia.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training course receive a certificate of participation from the Geneva Academy.

Accommodation

Participants may request on-campus accommodation when applying. Due to the limited places available, accommodation is not guaranteed. Participants seeking on-campus accommodation are encouraged to request this as soon as possible.

Practical Information

Language of instruction: English

If you have any questions, please email escrtraining@geneva-academy.ch


How to register:

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online application form.

If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us: escrtraining[at]geneva-academy.ch

Switzerland: The Protection of Human Rights and the Environment

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 21 May 2018
Starting date: 02 Jul 2018
Ending date: 06 Jul 2018

Can we promote environmental protection through existing human rights (HR) mechanisms? What protection does international law afford to ‘climate refugees’? What are the synergies and tensions between the legal protection of HR and the environment?

From the contamination of water bodies to the effects of climate change, the relationship between the protection of HR and environmental conservation is one of the most pressing issues in contemporary international law.

This training course provides participants with a deep understanding of the international legal framework for the protection of HR and the environment as well as in-depth knowledge of how to promote environmental protection through existing HR mechanisms.

Programme

The training course covers the following issues:

  • The main international HR and environmental law instruments and mechanisms
  • The nature of state obligations under the two legal regimes – international HR law and environmental law – as well as the entitlements and responsibilities of individuals, groups and other private actors
  • Rights to information and participation in environment-related decision-making and the right to remedy in the case of environmental nuisance
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • The rights of indigenous peoples and traditional local communities; the concept of environmental refugees; gender-related rights; the protection of the HR of environmental defenders
  • The HR dimension of environmental protection in land and water management, biodiversity, climate change and UNESCO nominated natural sites
  • The use of international HR mechanisms to litigate and advocate for environmental protection
  • Synergies and tensions in the promotion of HR and the protection of the environment
  • A visit to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council to attend the presentation of the annual report of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

Benefits

At the end of this course, participants will be:

  • Familiar with the major international legal instruments for the promotion of HR and the conservation of the environment (e.g. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, Convention on Biological Diversity and Protocols, Aarhus Convention, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNESCO World Heritage Convention)
  • Knowledgeable about the different UN mechanisms mandated to protect and promote human rights and the conservation of the environment, and how the agendas of the specialized agencies intersect
  • Conversant with the role of civil society, national and international environmental and HR institutions, governments and non-state actors in relation to the protection of human rights and the environment
  • Able to identify and effectively describe synergies and tensions in the realization of HR and the protection of the environment, to re-think their advocacy plans and devise new strategies for making better use of the UN HR mechanisms

Lecturers

Lecturers include Geneva Academy experts, renowned academic scholars, as well as senior professionals from international organizations and NGOs.

Methodology

The course is interactive and participants are encouraged to share their own experiences and visions on the subject. The training sessions include lectures and expert panels, as well as practical examples and case studies. Sessions are designed to enhance knowledge exchange with peers and facilitators.

Audience

This training course is designed for staff of NGOs, national environmental and HR institutions, UN bodies and other international organizations, as well as representatives of governments and members of academia.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training course receive a certificate of participation from the Geneva Academy

Accommodation

Participants can request on-campus accommodation via the online application form. Due to the limited places available, accommodation is not guaranteed. Participants seeking on-campus accommodation are encouraged to request it as soon as possible.

Practical Information

Venue: Villa Moynier, 120B Rue de Lausanne, Geneva

Duration: Monday 2 July February - Friday 6 July 2018, 9:00 –17:30

Language of instruction: English

If you have any questions, please email hrsandenvironment[at]geneva-academy.ch


How to register:

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online application form.

If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.


Switzerland: The Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 04 Oct 2018
Starting date: 04 Oct 2018
Ending date: 14 Jun 2019

The programme is structured around four modules that provide a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of the law that applies to armed conflicts. Modules are complemented by a five-day intensive extracurricular seminar, Leading in the Human Rights Council, and the writing of a master’s thesis.

Module 1: Public International Law

This module comprises courses on the sources and subjects of public international law, sanctions in public international law, and the rules that govern the use of force in international law and the ‘Responsibility to Protect’.

Module 2: International Humanitarian Law

This module comprises courses on the basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL), the protection of persons and property in international armed conflict, the classification of armed conflicts and the law of non-international armed conflicts.

Module 3: Human Rights in Armed Conflict

This module comprises courses on international refugee law, the interplay between IHL and human rights and peacebuilding in post-conflict situations.

Module 4: International Criminal Law

This module comprises courses on international criminal law and the International Criminal Court and tribunals.

Five-Day Intensive Seminar: Leading in the Human Rights Council

This extracurricular seminar, ahead of the main session of the Human Rights Council, allows participants to develop their network and acquire the necessary skills to lead and perform effectively in this major forum for human rights diplomacy.

Master’s Thesis

One of the core outputs of the Executive Master is a master’s thesis written under the guidance of a faculty member. Participants are not required to remain on campus or in Geneva to write their thesis.

The Faculty

Participants in the Executive Master have the opportunity to be taught by leading academics in the fields of international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have:

  • Work experience in a relevant field
  • A bachelor's degree
  • Proficiency in English: candidates whose mother tongue is not English must provide a certificate to prove their knowledge of English or a statement highlighting their solid background in English
  • A valid visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

How to register:

A straightforward Online Application

You can apply for the Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict via a straightforward, online form.
If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please read the information in this section carefully before starting an application, as it will help ensure a quick and smooth application process.

Three Simple Steps

The online application is divided into the following three steps:

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Attach the required documents
  3. Submit your application

Retrieving your Information

If you do not complete your application form in one go you have the following two options:

  1. A cookie will allow you to retrieve all the information you have provided, only if (1) you work from the same computer; (2) you haven’t refused the use of cookies when accessing the Geneva Academy website for the first time; (3) you haven’t refused cookies by adjusting the settings of your web browser.
  2. You can copy and paste or bookmark the URL found at the bottom of the online application form. When you paste this URL into your web browser you will retrieve all the information you have entered on the form, even if you are working from a different computer.

Confidentiality

The information you provide in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used by the Admissions Committee.

Required documents

All the documents required are specified in the online application form and have to be attached to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The documents you have to provide with your application are:

  • An application letter in English (no longer than two pages)
  • Your curriculum vitae in English
  • Proof of competence in English
  • A copy of your passeport
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only candidates who need a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the Geneva Academy upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies.

World: Formation en ligne sur les Droits économiques, sociaux et culturels

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Country: World
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Synergies Coopération
Registration deadline: 10 Sep 2018
Starting date: 01 Oct 2018
Ending date: 18 Nov 2018

Sur la formation

Cette formation permet d’acquérir une connaissance approfondie des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels (DESC), des obligations des Etats et des mécanismes chargés de les protéger et de surveiller leur mise en œuvre au niveau national.

Cette formation est réalisée en partenariat avec la Geneva Academy et l'ONG Human DignityCette formation est homologuée par le Conseil National des Barreaux (France)

Les objectifs de la formation

A la fin de la formation, les participants seront capables de répondre aux questions suivantes :

  • Que sont les DESC, droits économiques, sociaux et culturels ?
  • Quels sont les textes de référence sur les DESC ?
  • Comment le droit à l'alimentation peut-il être mieux protégé, y compris pour les femmes ?
  • Quelles sont les obligations des Etats en matière de DESC ?
  • Quels sont les mécanismes de protection existant au niveau régional et au niveau international?
  • Comment reconnaître une violation des DESC ?
  • Qu’est-ce que la justiciabilité des DESC ?
  • Quelle est la complémentarité entre les DESC et les objectifs du développement durable (ODD) adoptés par l'ONU en 2015 ?

Les modules de la formation

Voici la liste des différents modules que nous allons étudier au cours de la formation:

  • Semaine 1: Les droits économiques sociaux et culturels : définition et contenu normatif

Ce module présentera le contenu normatif des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels (DESC) inscrits au Pacte international relatif des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels (PIDESC). Seront également examinés les instruments régionaux et internationaux relatifs au DESC. Les principes généraux des droits humains seront également abordés : non-discrimination, participation et inclusion, transparence notamment.

  • Semaine 2: Les obligations des Etats

Ce module abordera la nature des obligations des Etats en matière de DESC: obligations de respecter, protéger et mettre en œuvre les DESC. Seront également examinées la notion de réalisation progressive des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels ; les obligations immédiates et les obligations fondamentales minimum.
Le cadre d’analyse de la mise en œuvre des DESC (Disponibilité, Accessibilité, Acceptabilité, Adaptabilité) sera présenté et illustré avec des exemples concrets.

  • Semaine 3: Le droit à l’alimentation

Ce module discutera de la protection du droit à l'alimentation et du rôle des mécanismes de contrôle aux niveaux international et régional.

Des exemples concrets seront donnés pour illustrer comment le droit à l'alimentation peut être mis en œuvre juridiquement, comme en Inde, et politiquement, comme au Brésil. L'accent sera mis sur le besoin de mieux protéger le droit à l'alimentation des femmes, en particulier dans les zones rurales.

  • Semaine 4: Les mécanismes régionaux et internationaux de protection des DESC

Seront abordés les différents mécanismes de protection des DESC et leur rôle, en particulier, le Comité des DESC des Nations unies, la Commission africaine des droits de l’Homme et des Peuples. Le rôle du Conseil des droits de l’Homme des Nations unies et de ses procédures spéciales (Experts indépendants) sera également présenté.

  • Semaine 5: Identifier les violations des DESC

Seront abordés lors de ce module différents exemples de violations afin de familiariser les participants à leur identification et leur documentation.

  • Semaine 6: Les recours contre les violations des DESC

Ce module abordera la question de la justiciabilité des DESC en présentant les voies de recours en cas de violation d’un DESC au niveau national avec des exemples concrets de décisions de tribunaux.
Les voies de recours au niveau régional et international seront également présentées y compris les premières décisions du Comité des DESC sur la base du Protocole facultatif se rapportant au PIDESC.

  • Semaine 7 : Les DESC et les objectifs du développement durable

Ce module abordera la question de la complémentarité entre les DESC et les ODD adoptés par l'ONU en 2015.

Les similitudes entre les objectifs des DESC et des ODD seront discutées. Une analyse critique du rôle des mécanismes de contrôle prévus par les ODD sera ensuite faite, avec une présentation du rôle des mécanismes de protection des droits de l'homme de l'ONU dans la surveillance de la mise en œuvre des ODD.

Public cible

Personnel d’ONG, de l’ONU et d’autres organisations internationales et intergouvernementales, représentants d’institutions nationales des droits de l'Homme, des autorités nationales et locales, avocats, juristes, consultants.

Informations pratiques

Durée de la formation : 7 semaines - 1er octobre - 18 novembre 2018

Temps estimé de travail personnel par semaine: 4 à 6 heures


How to register:

Inscriptions directement sur le site internet http://formationsDH.org/inscriptions/

Plus d'informations: http://www.formationsDH.org

Téléchargez la brochure: https://formationsdh.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Brochure-DESC-2018.pdf

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Switzerland: The Classification of Armed Conflicts

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 22 Nov 2018
Starting date: 29 Nov 2018
Ending date: 11 Jan 2019

Descriptive

This course aims to study, in depth, an emblematic example of the complexity of international humanitarian law (IHL) and the challenges it raises: the classification of armed conflicts (ACs). The course first analyzes the contours of the various categories of ACs (e.g. international AC, internationalized non-international ACs, wars of national liberation, belligerent occupations, high-intensity and low-intensity non-international ACs) in connection with the traditional distinction between non-international and international ACs. The course then questions the relevance of this last distinction in light of the requirements of contemporary ACs and the increased role played by independent actors within them. The course relies, as much as possible, on concrete examples illustrating the different categories of ACs and the controversies they raise.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Thursday 29 November 2018 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 6 December 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 13 December 2018 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 20 December 2018 18:00 – 20:30
  • Friday 11 January 2019 18:15 – 20:45

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: Optimizing the Human Rights Council: At the Interplay Between Law and Politics

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 23 Jan 2019
Starting date: 23 Jan 2019
Ending date: 01 Feb 2019

This course focuses on the functioning and the mechanisms of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, as well as on the dynamics at play in this major human rights body.

An interactive way of teaching empowers participants – both those who already know the HRC from inside and those who are not familiar with this multilateral world of negotiations and politics – to better understand the HRC.

Skills for Personal Effectiveness

Preparing for intense and high-level engagement during the HRC requires a deep understanding of its rules, functioning and practice. The ability to negotiate, advocate, lobby and push for issues in such a complex environment also requires a sound knowledge of the different actors and dynamics at play, as well as strong communication skills.

This course, ahead of the main HRC session, allows participants to develop their network and acquire the necessary skills to lead and perform effectively in this major forum for human rights diplomacy. It also allows them to grasp the main issues and challenges at stake.

Programme

The programme follows a strong logic of sequence and ends up with a huge Q&A session, led by a special guest. It is structured around four main themes:

1. The Functioning of the HRC

  • The functioning, rules and practice of HRC
  • The various HRC mechanisms (e.g. special sessions, commissions of inquiry, special procedures, universal periodical review)
  • The dynamics at play
  • The role and influence of individuals
  • The role, functions and influence of other actors: who does what? How does this play out in concrete terms?
  • The role of ‘satellite’ factors, such as unexpected political situations or external pressures

2. The Phenomenon of Working within and Across ‘Groupings’

  • HRC regional groups and their dynamics
  • Coalitions
  • Serving in one or more groupings
  • Tensions between bilateral/multilateral policies and HRC diplomacy, and the challenges of ensuring cohesion between these
  • Best practices and tools for juggling a complex agenda

3. Leadership in the HRC

  • Who leads what and when?
  • Is there a place for a personal leadership or group dynamics takes it all?
  • What role states, NGOs and representatives of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights play?

4. The HRC Positioning in the Overall UN Architecture

  • What position does the HRC occupy in the organigram of UN political bodies such as the General Assembly and Security Council?
  • What are the pros and cons of this position?

Optional pre-session reading materials, including links to key Geneva Academy's events on the HRC, are made available two weeks prior to the training, for background, context and introduction of key concepts.

Benefits

This course allows participants to acquire:

  • A deeper understanding of the functioning, rules and practice of the HRC
  • Key leadership skills in human rights negotiations, advocacy and lobbying
  • First-hand insights into HRC dynamics, in an informal and non-partisan environment
  • Enhanced knowledge of the various actors intervening in the HRC and its different mechanisms (e.g. special sessions, commissions of inquiry, special procedures, universal periodical review)

Lecturers

Lecturers include Geneva Academy experts, renowned academic scholars, as well as senior professionals from international organizations, NGOs and governments.

Methodology

The course is composed of interactive lessons, using case studies of real situations in the HRC from the last three sessions. These help participants to acquire the required knowledge, take part in discussion forums and engage with practical examples and case studies. The various sessions are designed to address cross-cutting issues and build participant skills through simulation exercises, small group breakouts and role-playing.

Throughout the course, participants interact with their peers, key HRC actors, as well as academics and experienced practitioners.

Audience

This short course forms part of the Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is designed for professionals who already have some experience with the HRC: diplomats and experts from diplomatic missions and foreign ministries; staff from international and regional organizations working in the field of human rights; employees of governmental and non-governmental organizations, journalists or representatives of National Human Rights Institutions.

Schedule

  • Wednesday 23 January 2019, 15:30-21:00
  • Thursday 24 January 2019, 13:15-15:15
  • Friday 25 January 2019, 13:15-15:15
  • Wednesday 30 January 2019, 15:30-17:30
  • Thursday 31 January 2019, 15:30-17:30
  • Friday 1 February 2019, 13:15-15:15

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained) during a certifying small ceremony at the end. A minimum of 80 percent of presence is required to obtain the certificate.

Accommodation

Participants can request on-campus accommodation via the online application form. Due to the limited places available, accommodation is not guaranteed. Participants seeking on-campus accommodation are encouraged to request it as soon as possible.


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, external participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: The Interplay between International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 18 Jan 2019
Starting date: 25 Jan 2019
Ending date: 22 Feb 2019

This course focuses on the specific issues that arise in times of armed conflict regarding the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights. It addresses key issues like the applicability of human rights in times of armed conflict; the possibilities of restricting human rights under systems of limitations and derogations; and the extraterritorial application of human rights law. Throughout the course, the interplay between international humanitarian law and human rights law is systematically tackled by analysing their different origins, fields of application and monitoring bodies, as well as different theories conceptualizing their relationship. These issues are further illustrated by discussing two particularly emblematic human rights in times of armed conflict, namely the right to life and the prohibition of arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations –who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Friday 25 January 2019 18:15 – 20:45
  • Friday 1st February 2019 18:15 – 20:45
  • Friday 8 February 2019 18:15 – 20:45
  • Friday 15 February 2019 18:15 – 20:45
  • Friday 22 February 2019 18:15 – 20:45

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • An application letter, stating the specific course you are applying for and your motivation for participation
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: Sanctions in Public International Law

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 18 Jan 2019
Starting date: 25 Jan 2019
Ending date: 22 Feb 2019

What role do sanctions play in international law? What are the conditions for implementing sanctions against a state? Who decides? Are sanctions a useful tool for avoiding or stopping armed conflicts? This course provides an introduction to the regime of sanctions under international law and their effectiveness in addressing contemporary forms of conflict. It addresses the questions related to state responsibility, the pacific settlement of international disputes and the role of the International Court of Justice.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Friday 25 January 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 1st February 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 8 February 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 15 February 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 22 February 2019 15:30 – 18:00

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: International Refugee Law

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 29 Mar 2019
Starting date: 08 Mar 2019
Ending date: 05 Apr 2019

Who is a refugee? What is the legal framework currently applicable to those fleeing states affected by armed conflicts like Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan? What are the related obligations of European states? This course analyses the main international and regional legal norms governing refugee protection. It examines the sources of international refugee law, including the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, and their interaction with human rights law and international humanitarian law. It also analyzes the definition of a refugee under both the 1951 Geneva Convention and the Common European Asylum System, the principle of non-refoulement as well as asylum procedures. Particular attention is dedicated to the case law of State Parties to the 1951 Geneva Convention.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Friday 8 March 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 15 March 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 22 March 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 29 March 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 5 April 2019 15:30 – 18:00

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.


Switzerland: Preventing and Combating Terrorism

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 31 Jan 2019
Starting date: 07 Feb 2019
Ending date: 14 Mar 2019

Since the 9.11 attacks, and with the multiplication of terrorist attacks on European soil, terrorism is considered one of the most important security threats the international community has to face. To what extent may states limit and/or derogate from their international human rights obligations in order to prevent and counter terrorism and thus protect persons under their jurisdiction? Which and whose human rights are at risk when states fight terrorism? What are the human rights challenges posed by the United Nations counter-terrorist sanctions regime? In which circumstances may lethal force – including drone strikes – be used against alleged members of terrorist groups or so-called ‘lone wolves’? Which international law rules apply in relation to the internment/detention and interrogation of persons accused of terrorism?

These are some of the key issues discussed in this course, addressing several rights including the right to life, the right to liberty, the prohibition of torture, the right to property, and freedom of movement. Although the course is mainly human rights oriented, other international legal frameworks such as jus ad bellum and international humanitarian law will be touched upon. Recent trends in counter-terrorism, such as the preventing and countering violent extremism agenda, will be discussed in light of their human rights impact.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Thursday 7 February 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 14 February 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 21 February 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 28 February 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 7 March 2019, 18:00 – 20:30

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: The Law of Non-International Armed Conflicts

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 07 Mar 2019
Starting date: 15 Mar 2019
Ending date: 29 Mar 2019

While international humanitarian law (IHL) was initially drafted and is still most detailed for international armed conflicts (IACs), most armed conflicts are today of a non-international character (NIACs).

This course discusses the protection offered by IHL in NIACs and examines why and to what extent IHL of IACs and IHL of NIACs are different or similar, as well as where the rules applicable to NIACs can be found. It also addresses some problems and controversies specific to IHL of NIACs, including the difficulty to ensure the respect of IHL by armed non-state actors.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.

Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Friday 15 March 2019, 18:15 – 20:45
  • Thursday 21 March 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Friday 22 March 2019, 18:15 – 20:45
  • Thursday 28 March 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Friday 29 March 2019, 18:15 – 20:45

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course

Switzerland: The Challenges of International Criminal Justice

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 28 Mar 2019
Starting date: 04 Apr 2019
Ending date: 19 Apr 2019

International criminal justice has been facing many challenges over the course of its history. From the creation of necessary norms and institutions to enforce it to political resistance to making itself relevant, it has faced a range problems and difficulties, not all of them are behind it. The course will focus on five particular categories of challenges: legal or normative, investigative and evidential, political, the defence, and the legacy.

Audience

This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.
Schedule

Courses take place on:

  • Thursday 4 April 2019 18:00 – 20:30
  • Thursday 11 April 2019 18:00 – 20:30
  • Friday 12 April 2019 15:30 – 18:00
  • Thursday 18 April 2019 18:00 – 20:30
  • Friday 19 April 2019 15:30 – 18:00

Certificate

Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).


How to register:

Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.
Your application will need to include:

  • A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
  • A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)

Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.

Switzerland: LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 01 Mar 2019
Starting date: 01 Sep 2019
Ending date: 01 Aug 2020

Our LLM (60 ECTS) is one of the most innovative and intellectually challenging programmes in international humanitarian law (IHL) and human rights offered in Europe today. It is structured around the following seven components.

Core Courses

Core courses are mandatory and provide a solid legal basis and understanding of public international law, IHL, international human rights law, international refugee law and international criminal law.

Optional Courses

Optional courses allow our students to deepen their expertise in a particular issue such as armed non state actors in international law, the conduct of hostilities, enforced disappearances or the Islamiclaw of armed conflict. Places in the optional courses are limited to 20 in order to guarantee the quality of exchanges and discussions.

Internships

Our LLM students have the opportunity, during Spring Semester, to acquire first-hand professional experience via internships with Geneva-based humanitarian and human rights actors.

Moot Courts

As part of the curriculum, our LLM students can participate in three moot courts– the prestigious Jean-Pictet Competition on IHL, the Nuremberg Moot Court and the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition – as well as in public pleadings on specific conflict situations.

Military Briefings

This unique series of events relating to military institutions and the law aims to improve our students’ knowledge of military actors and operations, and build bridges between the military and civilian worlds.

LLM Paper

Our LLM promotes academic excellence and independent critical thinking. One of its core outputs is an LLM paper on a specific issue addressed by the programme and written under the guidance of a faculty member.

Study Trip

In Spring Semester, LLM students go on a study trip to learn about leading institutions and organizations active in the field of IHL and human rights.


How to register:

You can apply for the LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights via a straightforward, online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please read the information in this section carefully before starting an application, as it will help ensure a quick and smooth application process.

Two Application Tracks

There are two tracks through which you can apply:

Please note that you must choose one track or the other. If you apply through both, your application will be considered under the non-scholarship track. Successful applicants who applied without requesting a scholarship cannot subsequently be considered for a scholarship.

Four Simple Steps

The online application is divided into the following four steps:

  1. Decide whether to apply (1) without scholarship, (2) with full scholarship; (3) with partial scholarship
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Attach the required documents
  4. Submit your application

Retrieving your Information

If you do not complete your application form in one go you have the following two options:

  1. A cookie will allow you to retrieve all the information you have provided, only if (1) you work from the same computer; (2) you haven’t refused the use of cookies when accessing the Geneva Academy website for the first time; (3) you haven’t refused cookies by adjusting the settings of your web browser.
  2. You can copy and paste or bookmark the URL found at the bottom of the online application form. When you paste this URL into your web browser you will retrieve all the information you have entered on the form, even if you are working from a different computer.

Confidentiality

The information you provide in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used by the Admissions Committee and scholarship donors.

Required Documents

All the documents required (PDF format) are specified in the online application form and have to be attached to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the Geneva Academy upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies. You will however need to bring your original diplomas and transcripts to Geneva if you submit non-certified copies with your application.

The documents you have to provide with your application are:

  • Your curriculum vitae in English

  • A personal statement in English explaining your interest in the programme (no longer than two pages)

  • Two letters of recommendation in English – no specific format is required

  • Certified copies of relevant degrees and diplomas (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva

  • Certified copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva

  • If you are currently enrolled in a university programme, an attestation by the relevant university of your current enrollment with an official record of the latest university examinations taken and grades obtained

  • Language tests– TOEF IELTS, DALF – or verification of language skills (the Geneva Academy does not have an attributed code; please do not use the University of Geneva code, nor the Graduate Institute code)

  • A copy of your passport

If you apply for a scholarship (partial or full), you will also have to provide the following documents:

  • Proof of your current income (e.g. salary statement, bank statement, tax declaration, employer’s letter) – if such proof is not available, please explain why

  • Proof of your family’s financial situation (e.g. salary statement, bank statement) – if such proof is not available, please explain why

  • Proof, if applicable, of any financial support you currently receive (e.g. letter from parents, sponsors, scholarship donor)

Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you have all the requested documents ready before starting your application.

Switzerland: The Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law: An Overview

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Country: Switzerland
Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 01 Mar 2019
Starting date: 01 Sep 2019
Ending date: 01 Aug 2020

Our Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) is one of the very few courses on this subject worldwide. It is structured around the following five components.

CORE COURSES

Core courses are mandatory and are spread over the two semesters. They are structured in six modules that cover central theoretical and practical issues in the fields of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law.

SPRING TERM TRACKS

During the Spring Semester, three different tracks – Thematic Focus, Clinical Work or Academic Research– allow students to tailor their studies according to their particular interests. Allocation of places in the different tracks is based on a competitive selection process.

SPRING SCHOOL

The Transitional Justice Spring School, a special one-week course, discusses cutting-edge issues in transitional justice. It is held in Spring Semester and is also open to external participants.

MASTER’S PAPER

The master’s paper gives students an opportunity to investigate a subject of special interest to them, deepening their knowledge and expertise through research as well as exchanges with experts, scholars and practitioners.

STUDY TRIP

In the second semester students have the opportunity to go on a study trip to familiarize with the history of transitional justice.


How to register:

You can apply for the Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) via a straightforward, online form. If you encounter problems with your application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please read the information in this section carefully before starting an application, as it will help ensure a quick and smooth application process.

Two Application Tracks

There are two tracks through which you can apply:

Please note that you must choose one track or the other. If you apply through both, your application will be considered under the non-scholarship track. Successful applicants who applied without requesting a scholarship cannot subsequently be considered for a scholarship.

Four Simple Steps

The online application is divided into the following four steps:

  1. Decide whether apply (1) without scholarship, (2) with full scholarship or (3) with partial scholarship
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Attach the required documents
  4. Submit your application

Retrieving your Information

If you do not complete your application form in one go you have the following two options:

  1. A cookie will allow you to retrieve all the information you have provided, only if (1) you work from the same computer; (2) you haven’t refused the use of cookies when accessing the Geneva Academy website for the first time; (3) you haven’t refused cookies by adjusting the settings of your web browser.
  2. You can copy and paste or bookmark the URL found at the bottom of the online application form. When you paste this URL into your web browser you will retrieve all the information you have entered on the form, even if you are working from a different computer.

Confidentiality

The information you provide in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used by the Admissions Committee and scholarship donors.

Required Documents

All the documents required are specified in the online application form and have to be attached to your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the Geneva Academy upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies.

You will need to bring your original diplomas and transcripts to Geneva if you submit non-certified copies with your application.

The documents you have to provide with your application are:

  • Your curriculum vitae
  • A personal statement explaining your interest in the programme (1–3 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation– no specific format is required
  • Certified copiesof relevant degrees and diplomas (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva
  • Certified copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained (with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish) – if copies are not certified, you will need to present the original documents upon your arrival in Geneva
  • If you are currently enrolled in a university programme, an attestation by the relevant university of your current enrollment with an official record of the latest university examinations taken and grades obtained
  • Language tests– TOEF IELTS, DALF – or verification of language skills (the Geneva Academy does not have an attributed code; please do not use the University of Geneva code, nor the Graduate Institute code)
  • A copy of your passport

If you apply for a scholarship (partial or full), you will also have to provide the following documents:

  • Proof of your current income (e.g. salary statement, bank statement, tax declaration, employer’s letter) – if such proof is not available, please explain why
  • Proof of your family’s financial situation (e.g. salary statement, bank statement) – if such proof is not available, please explain why
  • Proof, if applicable, of any financial support you currently receive (e.g. letter from parents, sponsors, scholarship donor)

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Use this checklist to make sure you have all the requested documents ready before starting your application.

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