Course

Investigation of Conflict-Related Sexual And Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Course

The course provides specialist skills required for the documentation of SGBV crimes and violations.

It addresses topics such as:

  • SGBV under international law, including individual criminal liability for selected sexual violence crimes such as rape, sexual slavery
  • A gender analysis of the legal elements of sexual violence crimes
  • Analysis of recent jurisprudence
  • Planning SGBV investigations, and the importance of SGBV in broader investigations
  • Red flags signifying the potential existence of SGBV crimes
  • Working with interpreters
  • Working with intermediaries
  • Interviewing skills, including the PEACE model for interviews
  • Interview documentation
  • Witness management, safety and protection
  • Victim and witness support measures
  • Psychosocial support for investigators

We had a colleague on mission from Geneva a while back, and when they found out I had completed the IICI investigators course they mentioned that it was the ‘gold standard’ of training and that more human rights officers needed to do it. Could not agree more.

Participant of the Scenes of War Crimes Course

The best thing being by far the team building experience: work with people I had never seen before and that came from different background, put together our expertise and experiences in a constructive way. Each of us brought something to our team and I believe we all learn about the importance of listening to one another and question our ideas. It was like building a picture to which each one of us contributed with an essential detail.

International Investigator Course Participant

The course was definitely an extraordinary experience. I really appreciate putting things to practice with all the group exercises. It is essential to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and learn how to work with others. It is what I enjoyed most.

International Investigator Course Participant

The best thing being by far the team building experience: work with people I had never seen before and that came from different background, put together our expertise and experiences in a constructive way. Each of us brought something to our team and I believe we all learn about the importance of listening to one another and question our ideas. It was like building a picture to which each one of us contributed with an essential detail.

International Investigator Course Participant

I too feel honoured to have been part of such a valuable training event and gained a wealth of knowledge from all of your expertise in a variety of areas

Analysis Skills Course Participant

None scheduled

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