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Can War Be Waged Legally: You Decide! Ukraine and Gaza Understood
Kirsten Bowman JD
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(727)
The objective of this course is to answer the question, 'Can a legal war be waged under existing international laws', by studying the existing structure of humanitarian law and the realities for today's conflicts on the ground.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
** This section of the course is being offered specifically to address the current crises in both Gaza and Ukraine and to consider the legalities of the situation and the realities of war in the 21st century. Through an exciting forum of learning about real-world conflicts of today, this course will engage students through case studies of conflicts and the existing legal framework. By week three, the students will be asked to answer this question for themselves through critically...
I am an international lawyer, specializing in international humanitarian law and war crimes. I have spent over a decade working in the international courts which prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Homework Offered
Optional assignments to extend the learning will be offered, but not required.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grades Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.
All materials will be provided by the teacher.
This class will not focus on any gory details, but mature concepts like the use of child soldiers, or the methods which are used to displace large populations of people, will be discussed. If a learner is particularly sensitive to these sort of issues and may become too disturbed, a parent might want to consider that before registering for this class.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(727)
I am a human rights lawyer by profession and a university professor and mom by passion. I have my JD with a specialization in international law and completed my PhD in international law in 2023. I have travelled the world working for the UN as a...
Group Class
$45
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-18 learners per class
