Nirma University: XI Edition Of International Students Conference On International Humanitarian Law And Refugee Law
The Centre for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad is organising its XI edition of its annual flagship event International Students Conference.
The conference aims to promote discussions that reflect on the successes and challenges in the treaty implementation that have been universally ratified in the field of International Humanitarian Laws. International Refugee Law has evolved as a legal protection to persecuted people.
THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE:
URBAN WARFARE AND PROTECTION OF REFUGEES
The sub-themes for the conference are as follows:
1. Impact of armed conflicts on children (international and non-international).
2. Climate risks and armed conflict.
3. Sexual Gender Based Violence as a weapon of war.
4. Autonomous weapon system and security.
5. Displacement due to climate change.
6. Discrimination in granting asylum status.
7. Examining the role of the United Nations in existing geopolitics.
8. Vaccine equity in the existing world order.
9. Impact of war on essential services.
10. Urban Warfare and the Russia-Ukraine War.
Eligibility: The conference is open to undergraduate/postgraduate students, academicians, and Ph.D. scholars. 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: The registration fee for the conference is Rs.500/- for those who are interested to be a member of the conference.
Prizes: To encourage participants, the best papers will be rewarded, and selected papers would be published in an edited volume of Conference proceedings by the Centre.
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission: 5th February 2023.
Final Paper Submission: 31st February 2023.
Date for the conference: 18th March 2023.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Anviksha Pachori.
Student Coordinator(s):
Harmanjot Kaur, Chairperson: (+91- 9330329151) [WhatsApp Available]
Ronak Sharma, Vice Chairperson: (+91-8094595839) [WhatsApp Available]
Vagmee Sk Mishra, Secretary: (+91-9516061256) [WhatsApp Available]