Course information
Short Summary:
In this course, you will learn why detention in the immigration context must only be used for exceptions and the importance of complying with safeguards provided in international law.
Course short name:
UNHCR FID
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Topic: Humanitarian Essentials, Safety and Security, Technical Sectors
Management Essentials:
Safety and Security:
Programmatic Support:
Technical Sectors: Protection, Psychosocial and psychological first aid, Shelter
Humanitarian Essentials: Accountability, Diversity and equality, International humanitarian law, Principles, practices and standards
Language: English
Format: Online self-directed
Provider: UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Region: Global
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Welcome to the Fundamentals of Immigration Detention course.
In this 3-hour course, you will learn why detention in the immigration context must only be used for exceptions and the importance of complying with safeguards provided in international law. This course explains the fundamental concepts and definitions of detention and practice skills related to the assessment of detention decisions.
Is this course for me?This course is designed for stakeholders covering immigration detention-related issues, in particular migration authorities, policymakers, and NGOs. This course is also useful for anyone working with immigrants.
How will I benefit from this course?On completion of this course you will be able to:Explain why immigration detention is a concernDefine detentionDefine the concept of arbitrarinessIdentify the procedural safeguards that relate to detentionIdentify the existing standards on the conditions of detentionDescribe the standards for vulnerable persons related to detention, in particular childrenState the roles of the key actors related to detention settings
How long will it take? This course should take you around 3 hours to complete.
How much does it cost? This course is free!
Will I get a certificate at the end? Yes! You will be able to download a certificate once you have have completed the module, the post-assessment and the feedback form.
How do I start? Scroll to the top of the page and click on the Join button. This will take you through to the course page itself. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.