The International Institute of Humanitarian Law has for many years delivered general and specialised training programmes on IHL at the Institute in Sanremo. In the current circumstances attendance at such courses is extremely difficult and so, in order to continue its core mission of disseminating and encouraging compliance with IHL, the Military Department of the Institute has developed a number of online courses in the field. 

Overall Objectives

The training programme explores key themes of IHL including, Classification of Conflict, Controls on the Use of Force, Responsibility and Accountability, Human Rights and IHL interaction, IHL Aspects of Partnered Operations and Future Technology.

Target audience

The course is designed for military personnel both legal advisers and operators, civilians active in the IHL field including those from international and non-government organizations and others with an interest in developing a greater understanding of the themes.

Methodology

The online training will adapt the standard Sanremo methodology of presentations and practical work taking advantage of the recently developed IIHL online learning platform. The programme will integrate live sessions, and practical exercise and case studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the subject through self-paced study followed by live working groups and plenary sessions with the teaching staff. The course will run over six weeks with two live sessions of 120 minutes each week and self-paced working between live sessions. Study materials and texts will be available on the Institute Online Learning Platform.