Refugee Law Course (English)
54th Course Sanremo, 13-17 April 2010
Deadline to apply - 12 March 2010
58th Course Sanremo, 2-6 November 2010
Deadline to apply - 1 October 2010
The Course is organised by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo in co-operation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, and with the support of the the Swiss Federal Office for Migration, the US State Department (Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Course have been developed primarily to benefit government officials who are involved in the formulation and application of legislations and policies affecting people in need of protection. Likewise, the courses are open to members of civil society, particularly those who advocate for the protection of forcibly uprooted people.
In general, the Course aim at
• promoting law, principles and policies relating to the protection of persons in need of protection;
• developing a common understanding among participants on how these legislations and policies can be promoted and implemented at the national level by a variety of stakeholders;
• enhancing the skills of participants in developing and applying policies and standards in conformity with principles of international law;
• developing a positive attitude among participants towards the protection of refugees and other uprooted people.
During the five-day course in Sanremo, participants have the opportunity to interact with practitioners and experts on refugee protection, who facilitate various thematic sessions of the programme. Different learning methodologies are used to encourage participants to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in their country operations in a practical and pragmatic manner.