Centre for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad is organizing the Eighth edition of its annual flagship event -National Students Conference
Addressing contemporary issues and challenges faced by the scholars, academicians and practitioners in the field of International Humanitarian and Refugee Laws, the Conference seeks to celebrate 70 years of Geneva Conventions with a discussion that reflects on the success and challenges encountered by these treaties that have been universally ratified.
The conference is to present a platform for interaction of experts, zealous students, dedicated organizations and every stakeholder related to this field.
To encourage young scholars, the best papers will be rewarded and selected papers would be published in an edited volume of Conference Proceedings.
THE OBJECTIVE OF CONFERENCE:
1. To create awareness amongst the students and academicians and to initiate a dialogue amongst various stakeholders about the Geneva Conventions.
2. To discuss current challenges in the area of International Humanitarian law, Refugee Law and solutions thereof.
3. To develop and strengthen Institute’s relation with concerned organisation.
THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE:
1. The Relevance of Geneva Conventions in the present world.
2. Technologies of warfare under the Geneva Conventions.
3. Humanitarian Crisis: Challenges Faced by Humanitarian Organisation
4. Strengthening Enforcement of International Humanitarian Law: The Way Forward.
5. The Global Compact on Refugees (GRC): A Sustainable Solution to Refugee Situations.
6. Arms Treaties and Prohibition: Boon or Bane?
IMPORTANT DATES:
Abstract Submission: 20th September, 2019
Paper Submission: 20th October, 2019
IMPORTANT CONTACTS:
Faculty Co-ordinator: Ms. Anviksha Pachori
Chairperson: Shubham Vijay, Phone no: 9571878165
Vice-Chairperson: Adimesh Lochan and Nishi Agrawal, Phone no: 9726672361
Secretary: Ram Kabra
Email: cihls@nirmauni.ac.in
Blog: peaceandhumanrightsinwar
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