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About the Course

“International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice” is the first MOOC of the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law, which is the platform within the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden University for the research, teaching and dissemination of international humanitarian law (IHL). In this course, Prof. Robert Heinsch, Dr. Giulia Pinzauti and Dr. Emma Irving will give you a deep insight into the rules that govern armed conflict, and aim to mitigate human suffering on the battlefield. You will explore the why and how of IHL, followed by the different types of conflict. In no time you will find out which rules apply to the civil war in Syria, the military intervention in Ukraine and the occupation of the West Bank. During this course, you will learn how hostilities should be waged: Which weapons can be used by combatants and other fighters? And, who should never be a target during military operations? We will also look into the concept of protected persons, and you will find out how IHL affords protection to the sick and wounded, medical personal, detainees, children, journalists and other persons who are not - or not anymore - fighting. At the end of this course, you are introduced to the different implementation and enforcement mechanisms that aim to increase respect for IHL. Here, you are invited to think critically whether IHL works! Throughout this course you will benefit from a mix of theory and practice, which is at the heart of the vision and mandate of the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum. You can participate for instance in an ongoing case study where drones are flying over the fictitious country Arfula, and detainees are locked up in tiny cells. Or, you can join our discussions about IHL success stories and the major IHL challenges we face today, with distinguished speakers from the International Committee of the Red Cross and US Naval War College! This course is free to join and to participate in. There is the possibility to get a verified certificate for the course, which is a paid option. If you want a certificate, but are unable to pay for it, you can request financial aid via Coursera....

Top reviews

MB

Sep 13, 2019

The course could have been more interactive and the discussion forums better managed, but overall the content was very good and I was able to gain a sound basic knowledge of IHL.

BA

Oct 13, 2023

it was a very helpful course for me to differentiate IHL from domestic laws and its implementation, its consequences and the difference between IHL in Theory And Practice

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By Caro R S

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May 17, 2020

Excellent course!!!

By Line A R

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Aug 31, 2022

Very interesting!

By Mustafa S G

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Jun 3, 2020

Incredible course.

By Louise B

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Oct 18, 2023

very. interesting

By roshini r

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Apr 3, 2022

Very Interesting!

By Apekshya P

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Sep 28, 2020

Fruitful Session!

By Marcela N

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Mar 15, 2020

Fantastic course!

By peter w

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Feb 4, 2026

very informative

By Shai C

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Mar 24, 2024

Very informative

By Nilvio A B

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Feb 9, 2024

Curso excelente!

By GABRIELA G A

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Aug 4, 2023

es un buen curso

By Mathilde M

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Jan 30, 2022

VERY INTERESTING

By Jose F G A

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Jul 12, 2020

Excellent course

By Abdishakur A O

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Sep 7, 2019

very good course

By Maxime F

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Jul 18, 2019

Very instructive

By MARCO A C P

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Jul 26, 2024

excelente curso

By Lizandro C S

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Jul 28, 2020

excelente curso

By Kinan

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Jun 21, 2025

كورس جميل جداً

By CRISTIAN M

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Feb 14, 2025

Muy buen curso

By Deleted A

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Dec 9, 2024

Trés important

By Amirhossein M

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Sep 21, 2023

It was Superb!

By ALDO F G M

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Dec 14, 2022

excelent couse

By Ahmad T

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Apr 23, 2022

Very Benficial

By Rolf M F

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Jul 10, 2025

Great course!