Event information

25-29 August 2025, 09:00-17:30

Advanced IHL Seminar for Academics and Policymakers

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What are the key ongoing legal debates around contemporary IHL issues? Why does that matter for academics and policymakers? How can professionals from those sectors support each other in addressing ongoing legal and policy challenges?

Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, the Advanced IHL seminar for academics and humanitarian policymakers aims to enhance the capacity of academics to teach and research international humanitarian law (IHL) and contemporary issues arising during armed conflict, while also equipping policymakers with an in-depth understanding of ongoing legal debates and their relevance to decision-making.

Full details of the seminar and the registration link can be found in the ICRC website.

 

Location

ICRC Humanitarium, 17, Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

Villa Moynier, 120B Route de Lausanne, 1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland

Access

Registration

Please register on the ICRC website.

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