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events
2009
Specialized Training on International Humanitarian Law Organized by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency in cooperation with HPCR International The purpose of this specialized workshop is to provide an opportunity for participants to acquire and refine the necessary professional skills to address humanitarian challenges through the framework of International humanitarian law. International humanitarian law (IHL) is the body of international law which regulates armed conflict including military occupation. This event will offer operational training and instruction on IHL and particular focus will be put on the role and responsibility of civil society with regard to IHL. Visit the SIDA website for this event >>
Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, and hosted by UNICEF The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy serves as an opportunity for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address humanitarian challenges. Ex cathedra lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and panel discussions are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by foundational principles, contemporary challenges, recent events and guidance from experts and former participants. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Thematic Workshop on Children and Armed Conflict Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, and hosted by UNICEF The Thematic Workshop on Children and Armed Conflict will address the various ways children are affected by contemporary conflicts through distinct legal and policy perspectives. Focusing on viable protection mechanisms and ways to enhance accountability and access, this course will examine specific challenges to child protection in conflict, including child health, education, and sexual violence. Through expert presentations, case studies, group discussions, and simulation exercises, participants will develop critical knowledge of international humanitarian law as applied to this vulnerable population. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>site for Advanced Trainings
Core Training, Advanced Training on Humanitarian Action Organized by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency in cooperation with HPCR International Part of the Advanced Training Program on Humanitarian Action This course is organized by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) in collaboration with HPCR International. The purpose of this workshop is to enhance NGO planning and operational capabilities in humanitarian emergencies. Presented twice a year, this five-day event examines legal, operational and policy aspects of humanitarian action. The legal framework of international humanitarian law, considered in relation to humanitarian and operational tools, serves as a conceptual underpinning for the training. Visit the SIDA website for this event >>
Thematic Workshop on International Humanitarian Law and Counterterrorism Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International This two-day advanced workshop for humanitarian professionals will analyze the legal, policy and operational challenges associated to contemporary counterterrorism operations. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Thematic Workshop on Human Rights in Times of Conflict Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International This two-day Thematic Workshop examines the notion of Human Rights from the perspective of International Humanitarian Law and of International Human Rights Law, by analyzing legal and policy tools and frameworks available to practitioners and policymakers through expert presentation, group discussion, case studies, and simulation exercises. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Live Seminar: Human Rights in the Battlefield: Litigating Violations in Iraq Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International This Live Seminar will examine the role of human rights law -- in its various interactions with international humanitarian law -- in civilian protection in armed conflict, with a particular focus on litigating violations in Iraq. Focus will be placed on attempts to remedy violations of fundamental rights in conflict zones by resort to litigation outside those zones, notably in courts in the U.S. and Europe. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Thematic Workshop on International Humanitarian Law and Internal Conflicts Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, and hosted by the Belgian Ministry of Defense This specialized session examines what constitutes internal conflicts, with a a view toward the application and limitations of international humanitarian law and international human rights regarding the protection of civilians and accountability. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University, and hosted by the Belgian Ministry of Defense The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy serves as an opportunity for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address humanitarian challenges. Ex cathedra lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and panel discussions are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by foundational principles, contemporary challenges, recent events and guidance from experts and former participants. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Live Seminar: 60 Years of the Geneva Conventions: The Role of International Law in Protecting Civilians Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International For sixty years international treaties and norms have served as the foundation for a regime of protection for civilians in armed conflict. Though developed primarily for situations of international armed conflict (conflicts occurring between states), the application of international humanitarian law is required now more often in situations of non-international conflicts (involving non-state armed groups) as their number and scope continue to increase around the globe. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Live Seminar: Direct Participation in Hostilities Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International This Live Seminar examined the legal and policy responses of different actors to the issue of civilians directly participating in hostilities. A major point of focus was how the changing nature of conflict - marked by increase combat in civilian population centers and the failure of fighters to distinguish themselves from the civilian population - affects the fundamental principle of distinction. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Democracy and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy serves as an opportunity for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address humanitarian challenges. Ex cathedra lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and panel discussions are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by foundational principles, contemporary challenges, recent events and guidance from experts and former participants. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Thematic Workshop on Humanitarian Security Management Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Democracy and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University This two-day workshop explores security management as part of humanitarian missions, defines the various threats encountered by humanitarians in the field through risk analysis, mitigation and management. The way humanitarian professionals are perceived by local population affects their mission and safety and is essential when engaging with armed actors. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Live Seminar: Islamic Law and Protection of Civilians Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International This Live Seminar examined the extent to which humanitarian professionals can use an Islamic legal framework to develop protection strategies in Muslim countries. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
IHL Training in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory Developed by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with the UN and other international agencies This project delivers policy and training activities focusing on IHL in the context of the Middle East peace process. An associated portal serves as an online information resource, offering materials in both Arabic and Hebrew. Visit the portal for further information >>
Live Seminar: Peacekeeping Operations under IHL and Human Rights Organized by HPCR in cooperation with HPCR International From Congo to the Sudan, from Liberia to Kosovo, peacekeeping forces are increasingly called upon to protect civilians in times of hostilities. The deployment of peacekeeping forces represents opportunities and challenges in humanitarian protection. Yet, are IHL and human rights norms applicable to peacekeeping operations? To what extent may peacekeeping forces use lethal force to protect civilians? How are humanitarian and security concerns balanced within integrated peacekeeping missions? Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Live Seminar: Youth in Conflict: Policy and Operational Dilemmas Organized by HPCR in cooperation with HPCR International Young people are an important demographic in countries in conflict, critical to a successful and sustainable transition to peace. However, the challenges of engaging this generation in processes of reconciliation and reconstruction are manifold. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Informal Expert Workshop on Youth in Conflict and Peacebuilding Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International, and hosted by the Harvard School of Public Health Young people are a powerful demographic in many settings yet they remain largely overlooked in international programming and policy attention. Tthis expert workshop brought together researchers and experts from a variety of backgrounds and academic disciplines to openly discuss and compare experiences and research; to identify key challenges opportunities for youth in conflict and peacebuilding; and to explore avenues for deeper interdisciplinary exchange with communities of practice in the areas of conflict management, peacebuilding, and beyond.
Air and Missile Warfare Expert Meeting Meeting organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University The IHL in Air and Missile Warfare project aims to make an original and timely contribution to the application of international humanitarian law. The motivation for the project is that the use of aerial and missile technology as a strategic means for warfare has developed tremendously in recent years while the impact of this development has not been adequately reflected in the current legal framework. Visit the IHL Research Initiative website for this project >>
Roundtable on Youth in Conflict and Peacebuilding Organized by the the Southeast Asia Peace Lab in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University and HPCR International This roundtable gathers students from Universitas Paramadina to discuss Indonesian youth as an important demographic critical to a successful and sustainable transition to peace and development. Visit the SEA Peace Lab website for this event >>
Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy Co-organized by HPCR International and the Southeast Asia Peace Lab in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy serves as an opportunity for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address humanitarian challenges. Ex cathedra lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and panel discussions are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by foundational principles, contemporary challenges, recent events and guidance from experts and former participants. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Live Seminar Series: Somalia: Responding to the Legal Challenges of Offshore Piracy Organized by HPCR in cooperation with HPCR International As maritime piracy continues to rise, and as more and more countries seek effective measures against it, the questions regarding the legal and policy challenges involved in countering piracy have become central to much of the debate in the international community. This live seminar identifies and explores these challenges and examine legal arguments from multiple perspectives. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Live Seminar Series: Closing Guantánamo: Legal and Policy Debates Organized by the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University in cooperation with HPCR International Since President Obama signed an executive order calling for the closure of the U.S. detention facilities in Guantánamo Bay, the public debate has shifted from the question of whether indefinite detention practices at Guantánamo should be abrogated, to addressing the consequences of the closing of the facility. This live seminar addressed the various facets and implications of closing Guantánamo. Visit the IHL Forum for a recording of this event >>
Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law and Protection of Civilians Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Democracy and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University This two-day workshop looked into the following questions and what legal frameworks can address 'what is Islamic law', 'what are the sources of Islamic legal reasoning', 'does Islamic law give humanitarian professionals any tools for understanding and for negotiation', etc. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Thematic Workshop on Occupation & Peacebuilding Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Democracy and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University This two-day course introduces the definition of occupation, its beginning and end, examines through expert presentations and a case study military and police operations in occupied territory. It presents the responsibilities of the occupying power and debates whether there can be a humanitarian and transformative occupation. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy Organized by HPCR International in cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Democracy and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University The Core Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy serves as an opportunity for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address humanitarian challenges. Ex cathedra lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and panel discussions are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by foundational principles, contemporary challenges, recent events and guidance from experts and former participants. Visit the HPCR International website for Advanced Trainings on IHL >>
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