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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

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

ZH

Nov 26, 2022

Excellent course with great teaching methods used. I particularly liked the case study used for the assignments at the end of each module providing a great way to apply the learned knowledge.

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By Anjali S

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Oct 14, 2019

This course gave me a good foundation to IHL.

By André B

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Sep 26, 2022

Very intresting, learned a lot, thank you

By Seyedeh m h

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Nov 22, 2024

This course was really useful for me.

By OMEDE O R

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Oct 16, 2023

It was indeed educative and impactful

By محمد و أ

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Aug 23, 2025

كانت دورة رائعه استفدت الكثير منها

By Beatrice P

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Jan 16, 2023

very good course

not all links work

By ROSA E G M

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Aug 18, 2023

EXCELENTE CURSO MUY COMPLETO

By Negasa D

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Aug 10, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity

By Ron G

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Sep 15, 2023

very well presented.

By Abdul S J

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Oct 29, 2024

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By DUMISANI B

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Aug 15, 2019

very good course

By ikram O

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Aug 27, 2024

it was amazing

By Nicole S

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May 15, 2024

iT IS GREAT!

By Irene D O

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May 15, 2019

Good insight

By Sara d

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Sep 28, 2022

Very good

By Kamran J

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May 24, 2021

excellent

By Joy S

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Jan 19, 2019

good info

By Osman O

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Sep 5, 2021

5 star

By faizan

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Jul 31, 2020

Noice

By Eman A N

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May 3, 2025

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May 3, 2020

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By serah o

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Jun 5, 2022

IT was very hard and challenging. If you put your mind in getting the goal you will pass it.

By IMTINAN D H A I D H A

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Nov 27, 2024

لا يوجد

By JULIUS C P

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Jul 26, 2025

Why can't I view my certificate, but I chose the free selection