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E- Course Labour Law of International Organisations

This course provides an overview of the immunities and privileges of international organisations, how their internal justice systems are structured, how they work and challenges faced. It also helps to identify the relevant jurisprudence in this field and the major concerns related to sexual abuse and exploitation in the context of international organisations and UN peace Keep missions and employment context. The status of whistleblowers and how they are granted protection.

Coordination:

João Zenha Martins
Teresa Bravo

Schedule:

Four modules of four hours each, divided in two sessions, twice a week for one month.
Fridays afternoon (5pm – 7pm Lisbon timezone)
Saturdays morning (10am – 12pm Lisbon timezone)

Workload:

16 hours

Modality:

Hybrid through teams or zoom (two sessions to be held in person: opening of the course and closing session)

Language:

English

Registration fee:

€ 500 (10% discount for NOVA students and researchers)

Target audience:

Students, diplomats, lawyers, researchers in this field of law or anyone who would like to pursue an international career in an international organisation.

Programme

1^st day – Opening session
The status of international administrative law and employment relations in international organisations
João Zenha Martins / Teresa Bravo

2^nd day – The internal justice system of the American Development Bank Administrative Tribunal and its most relevant case law
Giuliana Cane, ES of American Development Bank Administrative Tribunal

3^rd day – An overview of Organization of American States and American Development Bank internal justice system with a focus on standards of proof in disciplinary cases
William Berenson

4^th day – Managerial discretion and the challenges of leadership in Investigating Officer
Teresa Moreira
Challenges for staff members working in Investigating Officer
Bruno Antunes

^₅th day – Fundamental rights and the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organisation jurisprudence
Marco Fasciglione

6^th day – Jurisdictional immunities of Investigating Officer
Maria Millburn

7^th day – Investigations and disciplinary proceedings in Investigating Officer cases of sexual harassment
Teresa Bravo

8^th day – Whistle blower protection in international organisations
Teresa Bravo / William Berenson

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