Organization: Human Rights Education Associates
When covering armed conflict, it’s essential that media professionals understand the basic principles and rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) because these can provide a lens through which to analyse and report.
In this course, you will learn about the principles and application of IHL, including how IHL is enforced, and which groups are afforded special protections. Frequent self-assessments reinforce the lessons and help you to measure your progress. Scenario-based assignments engage you to solve specific problems and point you to useful resources.
This free self-directed e-course is primarily meant for journalists and media professionals, but can be taken by anyone with an interest in the principles and application of IHL.
Course outline
Introduction
- Why media professionals should know the laws of war
The laws of war and their enforcement
- The Geneva Conventions
- The principles and rules on the conduct of hostilities
- Enforcement of IHL
- IHL and groups afforded special protections
- War crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
Scenarios: Reporting on armed conflicts
- Covering the ICC trial of William Ruto and Joshua Sang
- Reporting on sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Documenting a civil war
How to register:
For more information and to enroll, please visit: www.hrea.org/reporting-conflicts