***REGISTRATIONS WILL START ON MARCH 1st, 2025***

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• A tentative program will be available soon.
• Frequently asked questions about the Summer School on IHL

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The University of Ottawa Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 2025 Summer School on International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

The aim of this course is to provide students and professionals with the fundamentals of international humanitarian law and the opportunity to apply this knowledge through realistic case studies and a full day of simulation exercise.

Applications are welcome from university students, government employees, non-governmental organizations, journalists, and anyone interested in learning more about IHL. Preference will be given to participants with a background in the application or the theory of IHL, international human rights law or humanitarian work.

The course is offered in both French and English. Applicants must choose the language in which they wish to take the course and indicate this on the application form. Once an applicant is enrolled in a section, he/she may not change groups.

Enrolment is limited to 30 participants by language group. Those who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate of recognition from the Canadian Red Cross and the University of Ottawa.

The summer school will be taught by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Department of National Defence and the Department of Justice Canada. The speakers contribute in their individual and personal capacities and do not represent or speak for their institutional affiliations

This program contains 2 Professionalism Hours and is also eligible for up to 28 hours and 45 minutes of Substantive Content with the Law Society of Ontario and the Barreau du Québec.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a set of rules seeking to limit the effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare. The complexities of modern-day conflicts combined with the availability of information and media interest have resulted in a higher profile of difficult humanitarian issues. Knowledge of IHL is a definite asset, if not essential, for those working on or in countries affected by armed conflicts, those involved in humanitarian work or interested in working for international criminal tribunals.

The amounts indicated below are in Canadian dollars.

• Students (without credit): $900 + tax
• Students (with credits): *University of Ottawa tuition fees (please verify with your faculty/department) PLUS ADDITIONAL FEES of $295 + tax
• Professionals: $1,795 + tax

*Credit students must first register with us. Once accepted, they will be able to register for the course with their faculty/department.

*Undergraduate students (regardless of the institution they are attending) who wish to take the course for credit will be subject to the University of Ottawa’s tuition & fees policy.

Please do not send your payment upon registration. Instructions for payment will be sent upon confirmation of registration.

Please review the information provided in the program and the registration form. After reading the documents, specific questions can be answered by contacting [email protected].