Summer Institute for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Asia-Pacific Transitional Justice and Peace-Building
May 11-24, 2008
The 2008 Summer Institute for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights (Summer Institute 2008) is an advanced two-week workshop designed for participants working across a broad range of fields and disciplines related to IHL and Human Rights. The workshop is best suited to people working within the Asia-Pacific region or with an Asia-Pacific focus. Summer Institute 2008 seeks to attract journalists, NGO workers, investigators, monitors, government agency workers, as well as lawyers and advanced law students to participate.
Summer Institute 2008 will be held with our partners, the Office of Human Rights Studies and Social Development at Mahidol University in Bangkok next year. It will focus on the theme of Asia-Pacific Transitional Justice and Peace-Building.
Summer Institute 2008 will provide participants with an in-depth look at the key mechanisms being utilized to deal with gross IHL and human rights violations committed throughout the Asia-Pacific region today, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. Some of the mechanisms that will be considered during the course include:
- Transitional justice mechanisms
- Post conflict trials
- Methods of inquiry and investigation
- Legal framework to post conflict situations
- Human rights monitoring and reporting
- Peace-building initiatives
Participants will be taught by a faculty of experts from the region. For a full course brochure detailing the core course and electives, click here. A limited number of scholarships will be available. For further information on costs and scholarships, click here. Applicants will have the option to embark upon a 3-day field trip to Cambodia following the course at their own expense.
To download a complete brochure and application form, click here. To inquire about the program contact Michelle Staggs, Coordinator, at summerinstitute@eastwestcenter.org.
Summer Institute 2008 is proudly facilitated by the Asian International Justice Initiative.
The application deadline for Summer Institute 2008 was February 15, 2008. However, in exceptional circumstances, the Organizers are willing to consider applications submitted after this deadline. Please contact Michelle Staggs, Coordinator, at summerinstitute@eastwestcentr.org for further information.
