You can take these quick and affordable self-directed courses at your convenience. Most take 3 to 5 hours to complete.

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The displaced are vulnerable to rights abuses and therefore need the protection of international institutions and foreign countries. International and regional treaties have been developed (and continue to evolve) and national governments have had to enact policies and mechanisms to integrate refugee populations. This rapid e-course gives an overview of the institutions and mechanisms that serve to protect refugees and internally displaced persons.

This rapid e-course is currently not available as we are updating the content.

This rapid e-course gives an overview of the institutions and mechanisms that serve to uphold IHL. The Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are the core treaties of IHL and are the most comprehensive guidelines to mitigate the effects of warfare. The course also examines International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other mechanisms and special courts that enforce IHL, like the International Criminal Court. Finally, the course looks at the special legal protections afforded to certain groups, including children, refugees and women. 

This rapid e-course is currently not available as we are updating the content.

Ce cours rapide donne une vue d'ensemble des institutions et des procédures légales qui servent à protéger les réfugiés et les personnes déplacées internes. Le cours combine du texte avec du multimédia riche, incluent des vidéos et des podcasts. Des tests encouragent l'engagement de l'apprenant et afferment les ouvrages du cours.

This rapid e-course is currently not available as we are updating the content.

Ce cours rapide donne une vue d'ensemble des institutions et des procédures légales qui servent à protéger les enfants. Le cours combine du texte avec du multimédia riche, incluent des vidéos et des podcasts. Des tests encouragent l'engagement de l'apprenant et afferment les ouvrages du cours. 

This rapid e-course is currently not available as we are updating the content.

This rapid e-course gives an overview of the institutions and mechanisms that serve to fulfil the rights of children. You will explore particular themes that address how children's rights are being compromised, the efforts being made to stop the violations of children's rights, and how to do your part to help.

This rapid e-course is currently not available as we are updating the content.