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Istanbul Protocol eLearning: Investigate Effectively, Uphold Justice

The definitive online course on the UN’s global standard for documenting torture and ill-treatment. Equip yourself and your team with crucial skills.

  • Global Standard
  • Expert-Based Content

    Practical Skills

    Flexible Online Learning

    Address Impunity, Support Victims

    Effective documentation guided by the Istanbul Protocol is vital for holding perpetrators accountable, securing redress for victims, and preventing future atrocities. This course empowers you to apply these standards correctly.

    What You Gain

  • In-depth knowledge of legal & ethical requirements.
  • Understand the absolute prohibition of torture under international law and key treaty obligations. Grasp the essential ethical duties for health and legal professionals regarding consent, confidentiality, impartiality, and the obligation to document and report torture effectively.

    Skills to assess physical & psychological evidence.

    Learn systematic methods outlined in the Istanbul Protocol to identify signs of physical trauma, even when not immediately obvious, and to evaluate psychological sequelae like symptoms of PTSD and depression, considering cultural context and potential memory issues.

    Confidence in applying the Protocol in your work.

    Move from theory to practice by mastering the Protocol's guidelines for conducting interviews, structuring evaluations, interpreting findings accurately, and writing clear, effective medico-legal reports suitable for legal and human rights contexts.

    Choose Your Path

    Individual Enrollment

    Perfect for professionals seeking personal development and expertise.

    Organizational Enrollment

    Ideal for managers providing standardized training across teams. Enroll multiple people easily.