“International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice” is the first MOOC of the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law, which is the platform within the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden University for the research, teaching and dissemination of international humanitarian law (IHL).
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International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice
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Basic understanding of (international) law is helpful.
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Welcome to this course!
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
Conflict classification
Conduct of hostilities
Protection of persons
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
I really appreciate the panel of professors, and their sharing content is very helpful for my career. Most importantly, the exclusive interviews with experts are definitely fabulous
this course is helpful in basic understanding of IHL and in understanding the difference between Human rights laws and IHL enforcements . Teaching Faculty clarified simplified the overview very well.
excellent course for the understanding of the international humanitarian law both for academicians and practitioners to begin a further study on the subject.
Excellent course with great teaching methods used. I particularly liked the case study used for the assignments at the end of each module providing a great way to apply the learned knowledge.
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