Law of Armed Conflict (IHL) Course
This course equips participants with mastery of the Law of Armed Conflict (IHL) for operational use. It covers conflict classification, protections for civilians and medical personnel, targeting protocols, and accountability mechanisms, enhancing public law practice and minimising harm in contemporary armed conflicts.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise, practice-focused course on the Law of Armed Conflict (IHL) establishes a strong foundation in classifying conflicts, core treaties, and customary rules. It applies these to practical scenarios involving targeting and detention, teaching protection of civilians, medical and humanitarian workers, development of IHL-compliant procedures, coordination with armed groups, and facilitation of investigations, accountability, and remedies for grave breaches.
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Develop skills
- Classify armed conflicts swiftly to identify applicable IHL regimes and rules.
- Protect civilians in non-international armed conflicts using distinction, proportionality, and precautions.
- Draft rules of engagement compliant with IHL, converting legal standards into operational orders.
- Advise on targeting decisions for mixed-use sites, schools, hospitals, and convoys.
- Investigate violations of IHL by structuring evidence, reporting, and accountability processes.
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