International Institute of Humanitarian Law

Today is: Saturday, May 10, 2008

HOME

ABOUT US

ACTIVITIES

INFO RESOURCES

ACTIVITIES > Refugee Law Courses > General Information

General Information

Accommodation
Accommodation and all other costs which are not covered by the registration fee will be at the personal expense of participants. The Institute can help with hotel bookings.
Link to our list of hotels in Sanremo

Application
Application has to be submitted one month before the beginning of the course, either using the electronic registration form (click here) or by requesting it by e-mail: panizzi@iihl.org

Candidates are selected once their files have been carefully reviewed by a selection Committee headed by the Secretary-General of the Institute.

For organizational reasons and in order to preserve the quality of teaching, the number of participants admitted to each Course is limited. Needs and priorities in forming candidates originating from different countries and regions of the world, especially developing countries, are taken into consideration

Arrival/Departure
An IIHL Welcome desk will be open at Terminal 1 inside the customs area the day preceding the opening of the course. Please report to the desk before collecting your luggage. Collective transport to Sanremo will be organised on the same day.

Participants arriving at Terminal 2 are requested to pick up their luggage and make their way to Terminal 1 using the airport’s free shuttle and then phone the IIHL Welcome desk from the Information desk at Arrivals.

Airport Authorities advise passengers to check in at the airport 90 to 120 minutes prior to flight departure.

Transport from Sanremo to Nice airport after the closure of the Course will also be organised according to the needs of participants.

Some more travel information

Cancellation
In case of cancellation, you can obtain reimbursement if you make your request 1 week before the begin of the course. Requests made after this date will not be considered.

Certificate
Participants must respect the fundamental rules which apply to any academic institution.
Participants are expected to attend all courses and lectures regularly throughout the study session and respect the times indicated in the programme. Respect of these rules will determine whether or not a certificate of participation is granted at the end of the Course.

Climate
Sanremo and the Riviera enjoy a mild climate all the year round. The average temperature can be found on www.weather.yahoo.com

Currency
The euro is the official currency in Italy. At the present moment (2008) it is valued at
1 € - 1,48 US$. However, this rate is subject to fluctuation. Only euros are accepted in Sanremo.

We advise participants to change their money before their departure and to bring only US $ or euros as other currencies may be difficult or impossible to change. Most banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 16.15 with a lunch break from 13.15 to 14.45. Major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops.

Documents
All necessary course documents will be supplied by the Institute.
Useful documents can be found on the web page of UNHCR: http://www.refworld.org/ or www.unhcr.org

Dress code
Casual dress code is required during the courses.

Electrical Appliances and Presentations
Please note that Italian electrical plugs may differ to those used in your country.
Power Plug Standards (220 volts)

Insurance - Travel and Health
It is the responsibility of each participant to have adequate travel and health insurance for the whole duration of this trip. In no circumstances can the Institute be held responsible for medical expenses incurred during a participant’s stay in Sanremo.

Internet
At the Institute, a computer room is available with access to Internet only (open during office hours) – a free wireless network is available for those wishing to bring their own computer.

Language
It is essential that participants have a good command of the working language of the course as they will have to consult working documents and follow lectures and debates. Simultaneous translation is not provided.

Library
The Institute has a library on the first floor with approximately 4.000 volumes (texts, monographs, reports, reference material) in French, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian. Photocopying facilities are also available.

Registration fee:
The fee is to be paid after notification of selection.

The registration fee of € 500 can be remitted:

before the course starts to the
Bank holder: International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Bank name: INTESA SANPAOLO SPA
Bank address: Via Mameli 1 - 18038 Sanremo, Italy - Tel: + 39 0184 52 921

Bank codes

IBAN IT93 MO30 69227001 0000 0015 392 - BIC (SWIFT) BCITITMM

(Account n° 15392 / ABI code ABI 03069 / CAB code 22700)
Kindly indicate, when making the bank transfer, name of the participant, to which course you are due to attend, and the bank used.

before the course starts by sending a cheque to:
International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Villa Ormond – C.so Cavallotti 113
18038 Sanremo - Italy

During the course in cash

N.B. Credit cards are not accepted

The registration fee covers: participation at the Course, lunch and coffee breaks during working days, working documents, excursion, transportation from and to Nice airport, the official dinner and other social events. and the course photo.

Scholarship
Eligibility for Scholarships: government officials and NGO personnel from developing countries responsible for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons.

Please note that there are two types of scholarships granted by IIHL: full scholarships and half scholarships. A full scholarship includes: (1) return ticket in economy class from the nearest international airport in the country of residence to Nice (France); (2) shuttle Nice-Sanremo-Nice; (3) full board accommodation in Sanremo; (4) registration fees and documentation. A half scholarship includes: (1) shuttle Nice-Sanremo-Nice; (2) full board accommodation in Sanremo; (3) registration fees and documentation. All other expenses will have to be borne by the participants.

As a very limited number of scholarships are available from the Institute, participants are strongly advised to contact governmental and/or non governmental agencies, international organizations, foundations, or other sources which may grant financial aid.

Please be informed that scholarships will only be granted to governmental officials from developing countries who deal with refugees.

Travel
Sanremo is located in the northern part of Italy, approximately 140 km west of Genoa and 60 km east of Nice, France, where the nearest airport is located (1-hour drive).
More info.

Secretariat
Ms Patricia Panizzi, Secretariat of the Refugee Law Courses is available for all information or support concerning logistic aspects (travel, booking hotels, administrative details etc.). The Secretariat can be reached by phone (+ 39 0184 541848 – emergency + 39 3466854612), by fax (+ 39 0184 541600) and e-mail: panizzi@iihl.org

Useful information on Sanremo
Riviera dei Firori: http://www.rivieradeifiori.travel
Sanremo Guide: http://www.sanremoguide.it/en/

or click here

Venue:
The Refugee Law Courses are held at the
International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Villa Ormond - Corso Cavallotti 113
18038 Sanremo - Italy
Tel. +39 0184 541848 - Fax +39 0184 541600
E-mail: sanremo@iihl.org
Web: www.iihl.org

Upon your arrival in your hotel you will find a welcome letter together with instructions on how to reach the Institute and a map of Sanremo.

Registration (at the Institute): in order to receive your course documentation, please register between 8.30 and 9.00 the day the course starts.

Visas
Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with regard to obtaining valid travel documents such as visas, passports, etc. Participants from countries needing a visa are expected to obtain a several entries Schengen visa before their departure, which can take up to three weeks. Be aware that a visa is also required for transit for United Kingdom and the USA and sometimes the Netherlands).

N.B. It is not possible to get a visa on arrival at the border.