XIV International Conference on International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law

Theme: “World Peace Through Law: Reimagining IHL and the Future of AI in Armed Conflict”

Sub Themes:

1. Algorithmic Accountability in Armed Conflict: Who Bears Responsibility?
2. Justice in Transition: Accountability for War Crimes and Rights Violations in a Fragmented World
3. Displaced by Climate: Environmental Crises and Refugee Protection under Human Rights
4. Autonomous Conflict: AI, Drones, and Accountability in Modern Warfare
5. Urban Refugees and the Challenge of Long-Term Integration
6. Digital Evidence in War Crimes Investigations and Accountability Mechanisms
7. Material Cost of War: The Economic Dimension
8. Neutrality and Impartiality in IHL

About the Conference: The XIV Edition Students Conference on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights will be held online on March 27, 2026. Organized by the Centre for IHL & HR at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, the conference is themed “World Peace Through Law: Reimagining IHL and the Future of AI in Armed Conflict.” It will explore pressing legal and ethical issues in contemporary warfare, including algorithmic accountability, climate-induced displacement, and the use of digital evidence in prosecuting war crimes.

Important Dates:

Registration and Abstract Submission: 05th March, 2026
Intimation of Acceptance: 15th March, 2026
Submission of Working Papers: 20th March, 2026
Date for the Conference: 27th March, 2026

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