Welcome to the official page of the master's programme International Crimes and Criminology at VU University Amsterdam! Visit the website for more information.
The master’s programme International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology aims to train students both to acquire the necessary intellectual skills to take a multidisciplinary en interdisciplinary approach to international crimes such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and other gross human rights violations and to teach them how to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the
20/11/2020
Mark your calendars! On 21 December the Dutch Foundation for Peace Studies organizes an online panel discussion on peace-related research and education in the Netherlands, and the online award ceremony of the Visions on Peace thesis prize. Fore more information: https://www.stichtingvredeswetenschappen.nl/symposium-2020-a-state-of-the-art-of-peace-studies-in-the-netherlands/
08/09/2020
A first 'get together' with (a part of) the ICC student group!
23/06/2020
Poster session 2019-2020.... Online... due to the Covid-19 crisis ! It was nice to see everyone again, thank you for the wonderful posters and pitches!
29/05/2020
Today, Public International Law & Policy Group - Netherlands Office celebrates the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
In line with the theme for 2020, Women in Peacekeeping, UN , Antonio Guterres, asserted the importance of equal representation of women in peace and security. He also commemorated the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which calls for the increase in the contribution of women as uniformed peacekeepers.
On this day, PILPG pays tribute to the nearly 3900 men and women who lost their lives defending global peace, and expresses gratitude for their invaluable contribution.
To know more about the UN peacekeeping and the theme for 2020, see : https://www.un.org/en/observances/peacekeepers-day
30/10/2019
One of our ICC students (Natalie Roberts) wrote this wonderful article as part of her internship at the Global partnership for the prevention of armed conflict.
Disarming the Minds of War: The Story of a Peace Champion in Uganda Disarming the Minds of War: The Story of a Peace Champion in Uganda Patrick grew up in Buboko, a poor, war-torn village in Uganda. Whilst the violent conflict had ended, chaos remained. As a child, Patrick was faced with violence and chaos, now he is changing the lives of many. His weapon? Peacebuil...
11/09/2019
The first social event with our students (2019-2020) was great! We made a buffet with all their 'signature dishes' and battled in a pub quiz! Good times! Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
11/09/2019
The first class of the course 'Conflict and Crimes', Academic Year 2019-2020. A warm welcome to all our new students, we hope you will have a wonderful year!
