Organization: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Registration deadline: 27 Mar 2017
Starting date: 30 Mar 2017
Ending date: 05 May 2017
Descriptive
What is the meaning of the ‘rule of law’ in the international arena? How can it be rebuilt in the aftermath of armed conflict or authoritarianism? What forms of institutional reform are required to restore the rule of law, and what measures can prevent the recurrence of lawless and arbitrary rule? How can previously abusive institutions, such as the police and the military, be reformed? What actions should be taken with respect to perpetrators? This introductory course explores the international dimension of the rule of law and its promotion in transitional contexts, focusing on institutional reform and guarantees of non-recurrence. The course also looks at the role of the international community and civil society in rule-of-law reform.
Audience
This course forms part of the Geneva Academy Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ). It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the MTJ and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.
Schedule
- Thursday 30 March, 10:15-12:00
- Thursday 30 March, 14:15-16:00
- Friday 31 March, 10:15-13:00
- Wednesday 3 May, 10:15-12:00
- Thursday 4 May 2017, 10:15-12:00
- Friday 5 May 2017, 10:15-14:00
Certificate
Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).
How to register:
How to Apply
Applications for individual courses must be submitted via the online form.
Your application will need to include:
- An application letter, stating the specific course you are applying for and your motivation for participation
- Your curriculum vitae
- Copies of relevant degrees and diplomas
- Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
- A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)
Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.