Humanitarian Action in Armed Conflict: Law, Principles, Practice – Unit 1
uWIN - University Continuing Education intensive
In Unit 1, participants explore the origins and core principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), humanitarian action and humanitarian diplomacy, the challenges of delivering aid where access is contested, and the principles governing civilian protection, including the special status of medical personnel and facilities.
In cooperation with Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz
Dates
Fri, Nov. 27, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Catering
Lunch provided
Content
Friday 27 November 2026:
- Welcome & Overview of Course
- International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Origins
- International Humanitarian Law:
- Principles of IHL in light of Contemporary Challenges
- Humanitarian Diplomacy
Saturday 28 November 2026:
- Humanitarian Action: Operational Principles
- Humanitarian Action: Frontline Negotiations
- International Humanitarian Law: Civilian Protection
- Humanitarian Action: Workshop
- Closing Discussion & Award of Certificates of Attendance
Unit 2 explores the use of technology, including AI, in armed conflict, the challenges of arranging humanitarian access, and the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in armed conflict.
Grauer Bär on the Sowi Campus
Seminar Room EG003
Universitätsstraße 5–7
6020 Innsbruck
Veranstalter
Koordinationsstelle für universitäre Weiterbildung
Kontaktpersonen
Mag.a Daniela Gruber
weiterbildung@uibk.ac.at
+43 512 50739407