The Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law and its IHL Clinic “Based on international cooperation IHL Research we want to enhance respect for IHL in order to create societal impact.” IHL Dissemination & Training IHL Education IHL Clinic Leiden University. The university to discover.
Philosophy of the Forum • “Based on international cooperation, we want to enhance respect for IHL in order to create societal impact and train a new generation of international lawyers.” • Balance between research, teaching & practice Teaching Research Practice Leiden University. The university to discover.
“We must never again stand idly by when a IHL Research humanitarian crisis unfolds.” In: Kuijt E.E. (2015), Humanitarian Assistance and State Sovereignty in International Law Research focus • The conduct of hostilities • IHL, HRL & terrorism • Humanitarian assistance and development 1 Director, 1 Gieskes Professor 6 pro bono lecturers, researchers & PhD Fellows Cooperation with the ILA Study Group Leiden University. The university to discover.
IHL Dissemination & Training 22 Public events IHL training at NATO, ICC & ICTY “Make law not war” and “never give up!” Mr. Benjamin Ferencz (Former Prosecutor Close cooperation with ICRC & NL Red Cross at IMT Nuremberg, at IHL Conference) Leiden University. The university to discover.
IHL Education IHL Master Specialisation 3 Courses in IHL (15 ECTS) 1 Thesis in IHL (10 ECTS) 60/150 Students choose IHL “ Participating in the IHL Summer School influenced my decision to apply for the PIL master in Leiden, to further specialize in IHL .” IHL Summer School Ashwin Kumaar Monaharan (LL.M. student 16/17) Deep insight into the theory and practice of IHL 28 Participants from 20 countries Renowned speakers (ICJ, ICRC, etc.) Leiden University. The university to discover.
IHL Education Training of future international lawyers • Multiple step approach to train future lawyers • Exclusive network • Direct interaction with practitioners and academics in the field of IHL • Unique preparation for a career in international law Leiden University. The university to discover.
IHL Clinic
IHL Clinic Applying legal theory to real-world conflicts Throughout research with a unique approach 7 Partner organizations 3 Academic partners 20 Reports completed “I took part in the project led by the ICRC in charge of the compliance with IHL in real case situations and I would love to continue working in this area in my future career. It makes me realise that the respect of IHL is more important than ever before, and with our work we can contribute to creating a fairer work.” Christina San Juan (Clinic participant 16/17) Leiden University. The university to discover.
IHL Clinic Impact Map Leiden University. The university to discover.
IHL Clinic Structure Leiden University. The university to discover.
The Way Forward Expanding existing network 1. International cooperation Creating new partnerships 2. Respect for IHL 3. Societal impact “Providing a neutral platform for the research, teaching and further dissemination of IHL. a. Training Strong focus on promoting and strengthening b. Monitoring & other output the respect for IHL and its implementation in c. Research national legal systems in Europe and beyond.” www.kalshovengieskesforum.com https://www.facebook.com/KGFLeiden/ https://twitter.com/KGFLeiden Leiden University. The university to discover.
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