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ATHA is a program whose goal is methodological development of humanitarian actions in complex environments. The objective of ATHA is to provide fundamental knowledge of humanitarian activities in both theory and practice, in an international context...

The Advanced Training Program on Humanitarian Action, (ATHA) aims to build a foundation of insightful and continuous dialogue on humanitarian issues among relevant stakeholders.

The purpose of the course is to provide an opportunity for participants to acquire and refine the necessary professional skills to address humanitarian challenges through the framework of International humanitarian law...
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Internally displaced persons are "persons or groups of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or places of habitual residence, in particular as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalised violence, violations of human rights or natural or human-made disasters, and who have not crossed an internationally recognised State border." (Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, Introduction, para. 2)

The Advanced Training Program on Humanitarian Action, (ATHA) aims to build a foundation of insightful and continuous dialogue on humanitarian issues among relevant stakeholders. For purpose of having a place for discussions on emerging humanitarian challenges and creation of an ATHA Alumni Network the ATHA Team has created a LinkedIn group

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IHL is the field of public international law which regulates the conduct of hostilities, namely restricting the means and methods of warfare available to parties to the conflict, and laying out protections afforded civilians and those no longer taking part in hostilities (hors de combat).

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Humanitarian professionals and organizations strive to develop their own competency and capacity building - in order to enhance their ability to conduct their work. There is a need for proof of learning - for accountability and quality assurance - as well as a need to maintain and improve professional capacity and to provide for career progression and continued awareness of new policies and practice.