Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is designed to help senior humanitarian practitioners and policymakers better understand the international rules, principles, and instruments applicable in armed conflict. The 4-day course offers participants practical knowledge in IHL applicable in their fieldwork and decision-making processes.
Background
IHL is a set of rules that, in times of armed conflict, seek to protect people who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and to regulate the means and methods of warfare. It provides a normative framework to facilitate humanitarian action for actors and agencies engaged in bringing relief to mitigate the suffering caused by armed conflict. This course is designed to familiarise humanitarian professionals with the core concepts of IHL and how they work in practice.
Themes
The course will cover topics including the following:
IHL fundamentals, classification of conflicts, conduct of hostilities
Military in security operations, comparative use of force
IHL and counter-terrorism operations
Engagement with non-state armed groups
Protecting and facilitating impartial humanitarian work in evolving conflicts
The role of humanitarian professionals in respecting and ensuring better respect for international law and standards during armed conflict
The course is designed to draw upon the existing knowledge and experiences of participants. A hypothetical case-study will be drawn upon for all modules to encourage immediate practical application of the principles being discussed.
Key details
The course runs for 4 days at the ICRC Nairobi Regional Delegation campus in Lower Kabete, Nairobi. It is conducted in English.
The course fee is KES 12,000 (Kenyan shillings) which covers lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea. Participants are to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transportation.
Participants
The course is open to senior representatives of non-governmental organisations, international organisations, state agencies, and humanitarian donor agencies. Applicants should have decision-making roles in their organisations. A legal background is not required.
Applications
Due to the venue size, the training is limited to 30 participants. Successful applicants will be notified via email.
Programme
A detailed programme for the course and other practical details will be sent to the selected participants.
Pre-course work
A preparatory online training will be sent to the participants prior to the course.
For More information
The International Committee of the Red Cross Nairobi Regional Delegation, P.O. Box 73226, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 700 772 399. E-mail: [email protected]
Please complete the application form by 21st April, 2025.
