International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice in Netherlands

The Summer School on International Humanitarian Law is designed by the Grotius Centre Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law. The fifth edition will take place online from 12 to 16 July 2021. 

Course information

— The 2021 edition will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic —

This unique programme gives a broad overview of the laws of armed conflict, and offers a range of opportunities to test the acquisition of knowledge through interactive exercises. The course covers, amongst others, the classification of conflicts, protection of the civilian population, combatants and prisoners of war, the rules governing the conduct of hostilities, and the law of non-international armed conflict. 

Why this Summer School?

The International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice Summer School offers a unique opportunity to learn from well-known and influential academics and leading practitioners from Leiden University, The Netherlands Defence Academy, the University of Amsterdam, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Netherlands Red Cross. You will gain first-hand knowledge on the rules and laws of armed conflict and have the opportunity to network with fellow students and practitioners from all over the world.

Target audience

This Summer School is opened to students and professionals who would like to acquire general knowledge of International Humanitarian Law. 

Class size 

To ensure active participation and exchange with teaching staff and fellow participants, a maximum of 50 participants will be admitted to this course.

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15 Responses

  1. EUGENE DE LA CRUZ UY says:

    I want to apply for full scholarship

  2. Ibrahim Ibrahim Yusuf says:

    Hi, my name is Ibrahim Yusuf and i am a Legal Practitioner in Nigeria. I have took an elective course on International Humanitarian Law in my Final year of Legal training and i am also a certified member of the International Humanitarian Law Advocates Club. I am very much interested in this program and i humbly wish my application for this scholarship will be considered.

  3. Morakinyo Akinrinade says:

    Is this a tuition free program?

  4. Gideon says:

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  6. Onk Gabriel says:

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  7. Onk Gabriel says:

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  8. Ekeh chibueze says:

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  9. Everlyne Onyango says:

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  10. THANKGOD IHEANYICHI EKEKE says:

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  11. Idowu Ademola says:

    Thank you.
    I am Idowu Ademola,a Law student at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s Premier. I am very passionate about International law and I am certain this is a grande opportunity to learn more about this area of law practice. I therefore solicit a full scholarship to enable me be a participant in the forthcoming International Humanitarian Law summer school programme.

  12. Md Humayun kabir says:

    Hello Sir/Madam
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  13. Hi! There, I’m interested in joining the program, so how can I apply please?

  14. Dr Olaniyi Felix Olayinka says:

    Iam interested more so that the course will be handled by myself and others at my university 2021/2022 session

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