The Core Professional Training is a 3-day advanced course on legal and policy principles of humanitarian protection. It is designed for mid-career professionals with experience in humanitarian affairs.

Applications are received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure availability.

Admitted applicants will be notified of their status within two weeks of submitting an application.

The standard course fee for the Core Training is 900 Euros.  Additional details are available on the Payment Information page.

All course sessions will be conducted in English.

Amman Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

February 21-23, 2010
Amman, Jordan

Offered in cooperation with Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, hosted by the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy in Amman.

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Barcelona Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

May 19-21, 2010
Barcelona, Spain

Offered in cooperation with Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, hosted by the Barcelona International Peace Resource Center.

Special note: The Barcelona Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy exceptionally includes a total of four nights’ accommodations in the course fee, thanks to the support of the Barcelona International Peace Resource Centre.

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Cambridge Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

June 14-16, 2010
Cambridge, United States

Offered in cooperation with Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP), hosted by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University.

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Brussels Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

September 20-22, 2010
Brussels, Belgium

Offered in cooperation with Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, hosted by the Belgian Ministry of Defence.

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Nairobi Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

October 4-6, 2010
Nairobi, Kenya

Offered in cooperation with Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, hosted by UNICEF Nairobi Regional Office.

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Davao Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

November 2010 (Dates to be confirmed)
Davao, Philippines