"SELF DETERMINATION IS KEY TO THE WORLD PEACE"
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October 17- October 19, 2011 | Härnösand, Sweden
Application is due August 31, 2011 | Apply now
The Advanced Training Program on Humanitarian Action is about enhancing the capacity of international agencies operating in a humanitarian context and builds greater awareness and knowledge of the relationship between development cooperation and humanitarian operations in complex environments.
This three-day core training on humanitarian action is offered twice a year, examining key legal, operational and policy aspects of humanitarian action. The humanitarian principles and international legal frameworks will serve as a conceptual underpinning for the training. All sessions are facilitated by experts in relevant fields, are highly interactive, and participant-oriented with instruction modules, case studies and simulations.
ATHA is a joint initiative between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University.
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ATHA Specialized Training on International Humanitarian Law (IHL 111)
October 20- October 21, 2011 | Härnösand, Sweden
Application is due August 31, 2011 | Apply now 
This two-day specialized training follows immediately on the ATHA Core Training and will provide an opportunity for participants to acquire and refine the necessary professional skills to address humanitarian challenges through the framework of international humanitarian law (IHL). This course will offer operational training and instruction on IHL and particular focus will be put on the role and responsibility of civil society with regard to IHL.
This Specialized and the Core Training that precedes it are complementary in content but recommended as a package. The training sessions will explore these challenges through expert presentations and group discussions.
ATHA is a joint initiative between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University.
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What are participants from NGOs, UN, Red Cross and other agencies saying about the October 2010 and May 2011 ATHA Core and Specialized Training?
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"[I now have a] greater understanding of the coordination between different humanitarian and development stakeholders, the importance thereof, and tools and platforms available to perform better."
"Great facilitators! Among the best I’ve encountered. Good presentations, balanced to participants’ needs… good time management."
"[Thanks for] a much better understanding of the humanitarian context and its professional frameworks – could not have worked without ATH
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Global Peace Support Group UK Ltd is a registered organisation based in London. The organisation dedicated to be involved in humanitarian and other related issues. We also work along with other similar organisations to promote peace and harmony among various societies..
GLOBAL PEACE SUPPORT GROUP - UK - TIRELESSLY WORK ON THE CONCEPT OF:
"SELF DETERMINATION IS KEY TO THE WORLD PEACE"
MOURNS ON THE CONTINUED TRAGEDY OF THE PEOPLE OF North & East of Tamil EELAM WITH THE HOPE OF ALL OF OUR ENDEAVOURS WOULD BRING AN END TO THOSE SUFFERING DURING THE YEAR AHEAD.
The International community has a duty towards the long suffering Sri Lankan Tamil population to restore their rights of SELF DETERMINATION.
Global Peace Support Group - believes that this is the ONLY way for a permanent PEACE in Sri Lanka.
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