XIII students Conference on International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law
XIII students Conference on International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law
About the Institute
Founded on the vision of Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), established in 2007, focuses on bringing about a paradigm shift in the delivery of legal education in the country. It aims to add newer dimensions in legal education that would incorporate international standards and provide an environment for innovation and dynamic scholarship. Embodying the principles of justice education, excellence, and professionalism, ILNU imparts quality legal education that has produced new generation lawyers, leaders, and policymakers over the years.
About CIHL & HR
The Centre for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights endeavors to develop a research based and an inquisitive platform for students in this field of law and to keep up an academic response to the prevalent contemporary challenges in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law.
To make the Institute a Centre of excellence on the legal education map of India, it aims at providing world class facilities to impart training and conduct research in the field of Law. Currently the Institute has twelve research centers of which, the Centre for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law is one of them.
About the Conference
The conference is conducted annually by the centre with a vision to generate awareness amongst the students and academia. To address the contemporary issues and challenges faced by scholars, academicians, practitioners, and students in the field of International Humanitarian and Refugee Law.
Acting as a facilitator, the conference is to present a platform for interaction between eminent personalities, zealous students, dedicated organizations and every such stakeholder having an interest in the field. To encourage research and dialogue amongst young scholars, the best papers will be rewarded with a cash prize and selected papers will be published in an edited volume of Conference Proceedings.
Theme: Evolving Frontiers of Warfare: Expanding Legal Challenges Beyond Traditional Battlefields
The sub-themes for the conference are as follows:
Cybercrime Law in Times of Conflict
International Humanitarian Law and Modern Naval Warfare
Legal framework for protection of whistle-blowers in conflict prone zones
Sexual Violence as a Tactic of War and Genocide
Biopolitics and War: The Weaponization of Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
Effect of outer space militarization on civilian space systems
Refugees in the Age of Hybrid Warfare: Navigating New Battlefronts and Legal Protections
Eligibility
Registration Fees
Prizes
Mode of the Conference
Eligibility
The conference is open to undergraduate/postgraduate students and faculty. This conference is an opportunity for all to interact with like-minded individuals from different institutes all across the globe. The conference will also provide a platform for discussions and deliberations with experts, dedicated organizations, and stakeholders in the relevant field.
Registration Fees
Registration fees for the National Conference on International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law shall be Rs. 2000/- (Per Author) for Research Scholars, the fee shall be Rs. 1500/- (Per Author) for Students and Rs. 750 (Per Author) for Nirma University Students, which should be payable by Demand Draft in Favor of ‘Institute of Law, Nirma University’ payable at Ahmedabad, which only needs to be deposited after the Abstract is selected.
The registration fee is inclusive of participation, reading materials and food. Details of the accommodation will be shared in due time.
Prizes
To encourage participants, the best papers will be rewarded, and selected papers will be published in an edited volume of Conference proceedings by the Centre.
Mode of the Conference
Offline
Note: Please submit your abstract and final paper through email ID i.e., cihls@nirmauni.ac.in. Additionally, the centre will be eager to assist the participants with the accommodation if required.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission
5th March 2025
Final Paper Submission
3rd April 2025
Date for the Conference
11th April 2025
Important Contacts
Faculty Coordinator: Ms Anviksha Pachori (anviksha.pachori@nirmauni.ac.in)