From Warfare to Lawfare: Legal Responses to Atrocity Crimes and Other Violations of International Law

• Support the leading Ukrainian university amid ongoing Russian aggression by arming yourself with strong knowledge in international criminal and humanitarian law.

• Invest in your professional development by learning from Ukrainian top experts.

• Take any course of your interest or study three courses to receive a certificate.

• Apply here by 23:59 Kyiv time on 31 May 2025.

• Find all the detailed information about the program structure and admission process on this web-page or in the brochure.

WHY THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Despite the horrors of the Second World War, atrocities continue to take place globally from Rwanda to Syria and beyond. Now, Europe is facing barbarian Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the international community is anxiously looking at other parts of the world. The difference is that in comparison with past responses to world injustice, we are much better equipped with legal instruments, much more capable to name the evil and better positioned to ensure accountability as well as acknowledge the sufferings of the victims and provide remedies. The law evolved and will be developed further but it is critical to understand the current public international law landscape. Effectiveness of the legal tools we have now depends on our knowledge and sincere efforts in applying them.

Can waging war ever be legal? How can we minimize harm to civilians in the course of hostilities? Where do we look for binding rules if there is no international penal code? What are the core international crimes, and who can prosecute them? How can we hold states and individuals accountable? What do the genocides committed in 20th – beginning of 21st century have in common? How do international actors use and misuse accusations of violations of international law to advance political aims? Is lawfare necessarily a negative concept or can it be used to achieve positive aims? How can persons and groups be protected in a hostile and turbulent world?

You will be able to discuss these and many other relevant questions in-depth and with academic scrutiny at our certificate program.

While becoming an expert in the field requires years of studies and research, this certificate program will provide a strong background for your professional development.

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