International Human Rights Law & Humanitarian Law

The International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law Workshop is designed for legal professionals, policymakers, humanitarian workers, academics, and human rights advocates who seek to understand and apply international legal principles in human rights protection, armed conflict regulations, and humanitarian interventions. This workshop provides an in-depth analysis of human rights treaties, war crimes accountability, refugee protections, and the role of international courts (ICC, ICJ, UNHRC, ECHR). Participants will gain practical legal knowledge on human rights enforcement, transitional justice, and humanitarian response efforts.

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of international legal instruments and human rights treaties.
• Explain the principles of humanitarian law and protections for civilians in armed conflict.
• Equip professionals with practical skills for monitoring, documenting, and enforcing human rights protections.
• Examine case studies of human rights abuses, war crimes, and international legal responses.

• Learn the foundations of international human rights and humanitarian law.
• Understand key treaties, conventions, and enforcement mechanisms such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Geneva Conventions, and Rome Statute.
• Gain insights into international justice mechanisms, including the ICC, ICJ, and regional human rights courts.
• Develop strategies for advocacy, litigation, and human rights documentation in conflict and crisis situations.
• Explore real-world case studies involving genocide, war crimes, and refugee rights violations.

1. Introduction to International Human Rights
   • Historical evolution of human rights
   • Key treaties and conventions
2. Humanitarian Law Fundamentals
   • Geneva Conventions overview
   • Distinction between international and non-international armed conflicts
3. UN Mechanisms and Their Role
   • How the UN enforces human rights
   • Special rapporteurs and treaty bodies
4. Refugee Law Essentials
   • Definition of refugees under the 1951 Refugee Convention
   • Protection frameworks and state obligations
5. Transitional Justice & ICC Compliance
   • Purpose of transitional justice mechanisms
   • The role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

• Human rights lawyers and legal professionals working in international justice.
• Humanitarian aid workers and NGO professionals responding to crises.
• Academics and researchers specializing in human rights and conflict studies.
• Government officials and diplomats involved in international law enforcement.