On 8 May 2026, the International Nuremberg Principles Academy will hold a one-day training course for social workers. The training will take place at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the historic site of the Nuremberg Trials, and forms part of the Academy’s long-term project “Refugees as Potential Survivors, Witnesses and Perpetrators of International Crimes.”
The training is aimed at social workers and social educators working in municipal institutions, welfare organisations and non-governmental organisations who, in their professional capacity, are in contact with refugees, survivors of international crimes or other particularly vulnerable persons. Its objective is to provide basic orientation in international criminal law and to strengthen professional confidence and awareness at the intersection of social work, justice and migrant contexts.
Participants will gain an introduction to international criminal law and its relevance to the field of social work. Further focus areas include fundamental aspects of criminal proceedings, in particular the role of witnesses and affected persons, victims’ rights, and specific protection needs. The programme is complemented by a guided visit to the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and a practice-oriented session offering guidance on the handling of sensitive information, professional confidentiality, documentation and referral structures.
Through this training, the Academy aims to strengthen the capacities of social workers in identifying and responsibly addressing situations involving potential international crimes, while fostering interdisciplinary exchange between psychosocial and legal professionals.
The training will be conducted in German language. Please register by email, indicating the participant’s institution as well as first and last name, by 30 April 2026. Participation in the training is free of charge.
Please contact Project Officer Astrid Walter at astrid.walter@~@nurembergacademy.org or Senior Officer Dr Gurgen Petrossian at gurgen.petrossian@~@nurembergacademy.org for registration or in case of any other inquiry. (gp/aw)
