The Law of International Organizations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the Course participants will be able to: - Demonstrate a profound understanding of the definition of international organization, the rules and principles governing its creation, its structure and functioning, and relationship with other actors of international law, primarily but not exclusively States. - Identify and analyze legal problems related to the responsibility of international organizations. - Differentiate the legal regimes governing the settlement of disputes involving international organizations. - Apply theoretical knowledge acquired during the e- Course to their different professional capacities, including working for international organizations, dealing with international organizations in diplomatic service, in various ministries or non-governmental organizations, or researching international organizations. COURSE CONTENTS The e-Course on the Law of International Organizations comprises the following modules: Module 1: The definition, principles and basic legal issues of international organizations. Module 2: The functioning of international organizations. Module 3: Issues of responsibility and liability involving international organizations. Module 4: The settlement of disputes involving international organizations.