In 2000, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, the first in a series of six resolutions on Women, Peace and Security, which not only recognizes the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women but also stresses the crucial importance of including women in all phases of peace processes to ensure sustainable peace and security. Experience has shown that the challenges to implementing these resolutions remain significant. A great deal remains to be done in the areas of gender justice, reflecting on masculinities, peace-building, conflict transformation and the promotion of human rights. This course provides a forum for learning and exchange. It will offer insights to the Women, Peace and Security agenda and a unique opportunity to network with professionals from different regions, countries and contexts. Confirmed faculty includes Prof. Cees Flinterman (member UN Human Rights Committee/former CEDAW member), Prof. Rikki Holtmaat (Leiden University), Prof. William Schabas (Leiden University) and Prof. Dubravka Zarkov (International Institute for Social Studies). Professionals and advanced students with a clear interest in the theme are invited to apply.

Course leader
Martine Wierenga

Target group
The summer school is mainly designed for professionals working at NGO's in the field, international organizations and ministries, but advanced students with a clear interest in the theme are welcome to apply as well.

Course aim
To increase knowledge, skills and networks and thus facilitate a more inclusive and effective peace building.

Credits info
The participants will receive a certificate of participation after completion of the programme. Furthermore, we can issue a statement regarding the amount of ECTS credits we would assign to this course, based on the number of hours in class, preparation time and assignments, keeping in mind that 1 ECTS equals 28 hours of study. Your university can then evaluate this course and decide whether they will indeed award ECTS credits .

Fee info
EUR 1250: This fee applies to professionals. EUR 1050: This fee applies to students

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships is available.

Leiden University
Address: Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Koningin Julianaplein 10
Postal code: 2595 AA
City: The Hague
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://grotiuscentre.org/
E-mail: grotiuscentre@cdh.leidenuniv.nl
Phone: 0031708009463