Master
2022/2023
Humanitarian Actions
Type:
Elective course (Population and Development)
Area of studies:
Public Administration
Delivered by:
Public Policy Department
Where:
Faculty of Social Sciences
When:
2 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
8
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Georgy Tyulyaev
Master’s programme:
Population and Development
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
5
Contact hours:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course runs through existing legal and political modes of humanitarian actions and humanitarian assistance. Course content is divided into two sections, which are International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and development of disaster relief. The modes of armed conflicts are investigated from the perspective of liaison between IHL and Human Rights Law. Applicability of the Geneva Conventions 1949 to different types of armed conflicts is discussed. The course introduces methodology applied for legal analysis of humanitarian aid and responsibility to protect. A wider perspective on the international law basis for humanitarian assistance is given through the lens of UN humanitarian activities and objectives, humanitarian actions of International Committee of the Red Cross and non-governmental organizations. Finally, introduction to IHL and disaster relief education is highlighted.