You will master International Humanitarian Law and make a difference in your professional career with this 100% online Postgraduate certificate from TECH"

In the current global scenario, the relationship between Armed Conflict and Human Rights poses critical challenges such as the protection of victims in conflict zones or the regulation of the use of prohibited weaponry. The occurrence of these armed struggles has led to the commission of war crimes, which involve atrocious acts that violate International Humanitarian Law and violate the individual guarantees of people trapped in combat zones. The international criminal responsibility of the individual in such cases is a crucial issue addressed in this program.

For this reason, TECHhas developed a very comprehensive program that provides jurists with an in-depth analysis of the ethical and legal challenges in the context of war phenomena. In particular, the program offers an opportunity to deepen the classification of war crimes, their definition and prosecution, as well as individual responsibility in the commission of these inhuman acts. It also addresses the importance of protecting civilian populations and the environment during military confrontations.

At the same time, the program enables lawyers to address the complexity of war contests from an ethical and legal perspective, contributing to the advancement of fairer societies and respect for fundamental freedoms, even in the most challenging situations.

In turn, this academic itinerary is taught 100% online, which provides the flexibility necessary to adapt your learning to your existing schedules and responsibilities. For an unbeatable experience, access is given to numerous audiovisual resources presented in different formats under the Relearning methodology. Therefore, you will not have to invest in many hours of study, but you will integrate the concepts in a natural, progressive and efficient way. Graduates obtain essential skills to understand and apply International Humanitarian Law in contexts of armed struggle, promoting respect for human guarantees and the protection of vulnerable populations.

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This Postgraduate certificate in Armed Conflict and Human Rights contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of case studies presented by experts in Armed Conflict and Human Rights
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the book provide updated and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Become a legal defender of human rights violated in combat zones through this program"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will delve into the protection of particularly vulnerable goods during an Armed Conflict"

A 100% methodology and the application of the Relearning method will ensure a solid, comfortable and flexible learning"

The syllabus of this academic program of this Postgraduate certificate has been carefully designed and selected by experts, who enrich the agenda with their vast experience. This background allows them to incorporate examples of the daily life of human rights bodies, including in the field of military humanitarian law. To this is added the innovative methodology Relearning that enhances the learning process, supported by a detailed analysis of numerous practical cases and real situations.

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Module 1. Armed Conflict and Human Rights

1.1. International Humanitarian Law

1.1.1. War Humanitarian Law (ius in bello)
1.1.2. International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
1.1.3. Jus contra bellum

1.2. Basic rules and principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

1.2.1. Principle of humanity
1.2.2. Principle of distinction
1.2.3. Principle of limitation

1.3. Protection of victims through the regulation of the conduct of hostilities

1.3.1. International armed conflicts
1.3.2. Non-international armed conflicts
1.3.3. The evolution of the types of conflicts

1.4. Protection of the various categories of victims through their identification

1.4.1. Wounded and sick
1.4.2. Castaways
1.4.3. Prisoners of war and civilian population

1.5. Protection of particularly vulnerable victims and assets

1.5.1. Women and children
1.5.2. Refugees, displaced persons and journalists
1.5.3. Cultural property and environment

1.6. The IHL effectiveness system

1.6.1. International Instruments
1.6.2. Analysis of the reception of international instruments
1.6.3. Practice

1.7. War crimes and international criminal responsibility of the individual

1.7.1. Origins
1.7.2. Evolution of its regulation
1.7.3. International tribunals that sanction with jurisdiction to judge war crimes

1.8. Limitations on the use of certain weapons in hostilities

1.8.1. The St. Petersburg Declaration of 1868
1.8.2. Hague regulations and customs
1.8.3. The Geneva Conventions and the Additional Protocol 

1.9. The environment and IHL

1.9.1. The General Principle of Environmental Protection
1.9.2. Environmental Law and its application
1.9.3. Other international conventions

1.10. International Red Cross Movement

1.10.1. Red Cross and Red Crescent
1.10.2. Principles of the Red Cross Movement
1.10.3. International Committee of the Red Cross

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