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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:

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)

Student Coordinator(s):

Manasvi Chaturvedi (Chairperson) +91 8052021615 [WhatsApp Available]
Tanisha Rai (Secretary) +91 6395527876 [WhatsApp Available]
Bhavika Goyal (Joint Secretary) +91 9864527627. [WhatsApp Available]