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2009 ONLINE COURSES
GLOBAL NORMS AGAINST TERRORISM AT WORK:
SETTING INTERNATIONAL LAW IN MOTION
The United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and DiploFoundation are pleased to
present two new online courses on the universal legal regime against
terrorism: one for English-speaking participants, and one for French-speaking
participants. Both aim to strengthen national capacities by assisting
criminal justice officials and other individuals involved in
counter-terrorism issues to develop the skills and knowledge required to
effectively utilize the channels for international legal cooperation
envisaged in 16 treaties adopted within the UN system between 1963 and
2005, and a number of binding resolutions of the Security Council.
Methodology
The courses are
conducted entirely online, over a period of 6 weeks. Reading materials
and tools for online interaction are provided through an online
classroom. Each week, participants read the provided lecture text, adding
questions, comments, and references in the form of hypertext entries.
Lecturers and other participants read and respond to the hypertext
entries, creating interaction based on the text. During the week,
participants also complete additional online activities. At the end of
the week, participants and lecturers meet online in a chat room to
discuss the week's topic. Courses are based on a collaborative approach
to learning, with a high level of interaction.
The courses are delivered by staff members of the Terrorism Prevention
Branch of the UNODC possessing experience in criminal justice issues and
extensive work experience in the provision of legal advisory services and
technical assistance worldwide.
Practical
Information
Fees: Both courses are offered
free of charge as part of a capacity-building initiative on the part of
UNODC.
Timetable: The course for
English-speaking participants will begin during the week starting 4 May
2009. The course for French-speaking participants will begin during the
week starting 18 May 2009. Selected applicants will receive full details
of the timetable before the course begins.
Who should apply: Criminal
justice officers, practicing diplomats, civil servants, and others who
work in the legal areas of international cooperation in criminal matters,
or are involved in legislative drafting of criminal law texts. Priority will
be given to applicants from developing countries.
Requirements: Applicants
must:
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hold a university degree in Law, preferably with
specialization in international/criminal law issues;
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have at least three years work experience as legal
practitioner or governmental official. Involvement in international
cooperation matters, especially in criminal matters, is an asset;
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possess sufficient ability in the course language
to undertake postgraduate level studies;
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have unrestricted access to the Internet using
Firefox or Internet Explorer web browsers;
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be ready to commit at least 6 hours per week to
studies for the duration of the course.
How
to Apply
The application
deadline for the English-language course is 13 April 2009.
The application deadline for the French-language course is 20 April 2009.
Please visit the UNODC website for further information and to apply:
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/terrorism/online-training-course.html
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