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Increasingly NGOs are being challenged to advocate and negotiate for the populations they wish to serve. Aid agencies' ability to negotiate has determined the scope of aid and degree of protection afforded to affected populations. This workshop will lay out the issues in humanitarian negotiation and build upon the previous work of the ICRC and international humanitarian law, as well as the Geneva conventions. Why, when and with whom negotiations should take place will be examined, with an emphasis on negotiations with non-state actors, as well as the difference between advocating for assistance versus negotiating.

Participants will:

• Analyze the growing need for Humanitarian Negotiation
• Examine the principles of universality, indivisibility, and non-discrimination in human rights
• Discuss Process vs. Outcome
• Identify what, where, and when to negotiate
• Assess the effects of conditional humanitarian assistance

Course Designed for:

• Private Security Personnel
• Peacebuilding Specialists
• Community Mediators
• Dispute Resolution Specialists
• Humanitarian Aid Specialists
• Civil-Military Officers
• Government Officials & Contractors

Lead Trainer: Margie Ferris-Morris

• Additional speakers to include: John Schafer, InterAction; Steve Hansch; security experts Terry & Tina Wesbrock; as well as presenters from the ICRC and LINC Group

Registration Fees:

• Professionals & Practitioners: $380
• Group Discount (3+): $300
• Students (spaces limited): $100

Co-Sponsor: International Peace Operations Association

IPOA members receive a discount on registration fees for this course