Pretoria, South Africa

This course, offered by the Centre for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) Good Governance Programme, is based on the belief that the principles of humanitarian law are essential to good governance in Africa. It intends to generate informed debate and hone advocacy and research skills in order to enhance the promotion of international humanitarian law at all levels.

This course is primarily intended for government officials, legal practitioners, managers and staff of human rights institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), intergovernmental organisations, academics and other interested parties from Africa and abroad.

The course aims to cover issues relating to:

• The historical development of International Humanitarian Law.
• Types of conflicts.
• Geneva and Hague Law.
• Prisoner of war and occupations.
• Humanitarian assistance.
• Customary Law.
• War crimes and the repression thereof.

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Applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the starting date of the course. Please note that a total of 20 - 25 participants are usually admitted to each course.

Admission will be on a competitive basis and the admission criteria will include working experience, academic qualifications, and the levels of commitment and professionalism displayed through past experience.

In respect of South African candidates special consideration will be given to the advancement of potential applicants from previously disadvantaged groups.

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