Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection

Next Upcoming Event:

Core Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy (12-14 February 2012)
Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law and the Protection of Civilians (15-16 February 2012)

The Core Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy is conducted over three full days and serves as unique opportunities for acquisition and refinement of the skills necessary to address contemporary humanitarian challenges. Lectures, case studies, and simulation exercises are integrated into a curriculum narrative informed by legal principles, recent scholarship, contemporary challenges, and current debates. The training is tailored to professionals interested in gaining foundational knowledge, developing a strategic perspective, and engaging in exploratory discussions regarding potential responses to emerging legal and policy questions.

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The Thematic Workshop on Islamic Law and the Protection of Civilians is designed to introduce humanitarian professionals to Islamic legal thought on war and civilian protection. The Workshop will first provide a conceptual introduction to Islamic law. Participants will first learn about the basic terminology for speaking about Islamic law, its sources and its basic precepts. The workshop will then provide specialized segments on the classical Islamic rules of war, contemporary justifications for the use of violence on the part of jihadi groups, and the situation with regard to Islamic law and Islamic insurgencies. Particular attention will be paid to the contemporary debates over the legitimacy of targeting civilians in Islamic law, the status of international humanitarian organizations, and the possible tools for negotiation with Islamic militant groups.

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