6-month program
Internship Program
International Law and Identification of War Crimes — a practical and educational initiative of the American office.
If you are interested in learning how the 1949 Geneva Convention and other international legal instruments are applied in real-world situations to protect human rights and humanitarian principles, the West Support Internship Program is for you. You will work with experienced professionals in the field of human rights protection and gain valuable skills that will prepare you for your future career.
The "International Law and Identification of War Crimes" internship program is a practical and educational initiative offered by the American office of West Support. Program duration: 6 months.
What you will learn
- Introduction to International Humanitarian Law — fundamental principles and norms, in-depth study of the Geneva Convention of August 12, 1949, and its Additional Protocols
- Training in the identification of war crimes — hands-on exercises in recognizing and documenting war crimes and human rights violations
- Working with affected civilians to collect testimonies and evidence
- Contributing to ongoing projects that promote and defend human rights and humanitarian law worldwide