The Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) is pleased to announce its 5th annual Summer School on Transitional Justice on the theme of:

GENDER, CONFLICT AND UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1325

The Summer School will be held from 25-29 June 2012 at the Jordanstown campus of the University of Ulster, located on the north shore of Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland. The Summer School is a week-long residential course, consisting of a series of interactive lectures, workshops and roundtable discussions.  It is aimed at both postgraduate students and practitioners working in the field of transitional justice and human rights.

This year the summer school will give a broad and comprehensive overview to the regulation of women’s rights and needs in conflict and post-conflict situations.  Given the recent ten year anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, a particular focus of the summer school will be on the creation, enforcement, and capacity of UNSC 1325 and other related United Nations Security Council resolutions to addressed the needs, exclusions and rights of women in conflict and post-conflict settings. 

The academic component of the summer school is also complemented by a social programme which provides the opportunity for participants to get to know a little about the local area. Social events include a tour of the North Coast, a visit to the Titanic Belfast attraction, a murals tour in Belfast, film screenings and a Summer School dinner at Belfast Castle.

Programme Outline

Day 1:    Introduction to Gender, Conflict and Transitional Justice

Day 2:    The UN Security Council resolutions 1325 et al and other International    

               Instruments

Day 3:    International Criminal Law, IHL, and Gender Justice: Prosecutions

Day 4:    Transitional Justice Mechanisms and Gender: Truth and Reparations

Day 5:    International Law and Domestic Gender Justice: Case Studies

Speakers confirmed

Professor Monica McWilliams (TJI), Professor Fionnuala Ni Aolain (TJI),
Dr Catherine O'Rourke (TJI), Eilish Rooney (TJI), Dr Aisling Swaine (TJI),

Dr Sari Kouvo (Afghanistan Analysts Network/Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Professor Fiona de Londras (Durham University)

Location

The Summer School will take place at the Jordanstown campus of the University Ulster, situated seven miles north of Belfast. The University grounds lie at the foot of the South Antrim hills, and the land fronting the main entrance slopes down to the shore of Belfast Lough.  The campus commands impressive views of the Lough, the Belfast Bills and County Down.  Belfast has been voted one of the world's top destinations for 2012 by an international travel magazine. The National Geographic Traveller called the city a "treasure" with an "incredible atmosphere". Further details on Belfast are at http://www.gotobelfast.com,
http://discovernorthernireland.com and www.ni2012.com.

Fees

Reflecting differences in financial situation, fees for the summer school are broken into two categories. The fee for large organisations such as Universities, Government departments or intergovernmental organisations is £600. For smaller organisations, or self funding individuals it is £500. The course fee includes all course materials, lunch, social events and the Summer School dinner. There is an additional fee of £150 (6 nights) for those requiring accommodation (self-catering, ensuite).

Application Process

The deadline for completed applications has now passed (4 May 2012). Decisions will be communicated to successful applicants by 16 May 2012.

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Bursary Recipients, 2011

Summer School 2011

Student Feedback

“This was a rewarding and interesting programme. It was professionally managed and on the whole an impressive success. Well done and thank you!”

“It was a great experience, I learned loads, both academically and practically that has renewed my optimism in gender and women’s empowerment.”

“Excellent course – thank you. Will definitely recommend widely”