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Understanding Detention E-learning Course

This course, originally developed by the ICRC for its own delegates, provides users with a basic understanding of what happens when people are deprived of their liberty. It covers the various forms of detention under which people may be held, the processes related to detention, the ways detention affects different individuals, the systems needed for detention facilities to function properly, and the international regulatory framework.

It is available in English, French and Spanish and can be completed in approximately five hours.

Start the e-learning course here:
English: https://app.icrc.org/elearning/understanding-detention/story.html
French:  https://app.icrc.org/elearning/introduction-detention/story.html
Spanish:  https://app.icrc.org/elearning/curso-sobre-privacion-libertad/story.html

Did you know...

People deprived of their liberty are protected under international humanitarian law

Even in war, people who are detained must be treated humanely and with respect for their dignity. International humanitarian law sets clear rules for their protection - covering their treatment, conditions of detention and contact with their families. The ICRC visits people in detention to ensure these rights are respected. During visits, our delegates speak privately with detainees, assess conditions and share confidential recommendations with the authorities. Our goal is simple: to make sure humanity is upheld, everywhere.