Training Today for a Better Tomorrow
The Kampala Convention
By: Nwachukwu Chinwe Vivian
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About The Course
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Kampala Convention the African Union's ground-breaking legal framework for the protection and assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the Convention’s objectives, guiding principles, and the legal responsibilities it places on state parties. The course highlights practical steps for implementing the Convention at national and local levels, while emphasizing human rights, humanitarian coordination, and durable solutions. Ideal for policymakers, humanitarian workers, legal professionals, and civil society actors, this course equips learners to support and advocate for the rights of displaced populations across Africa.
Learning Objectives
By the end this Course, learners should be able to:
Understand the purpose and structure of the Kampala Convention.
Learn the rights of IDPs and obligations of African states.
Explore how the Convention is implemented in practice.
Connect legal commitments to humanitarian actions.
Strengthen your ability to support displaced populations.