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International Institute of Humanitarian Law Official page of the International Institute of Humanitarian Law It has consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC) and the Council of Europe.

Thanks to its specific, well-tested experience, the Institute has earned an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the field of training, research, and the dissemination of all aspects of international humanitarian law. Considering the aims it pursues, the Institute works in close collaboration with the most important international organisations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It has operational relations with the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, Organisation International de la Francophonie (OIF) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

🚨 LAST CALL TO REGISTER! Law Enforcement and Human Rights in Situations of Violence📍 Sanremo, Italy📅 23–27 November 2026...
13/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL TO REGISTER!

Law Enforcement and Human Rights in Situations of Violence

📍 Sanremo, Italy
📅 23–27 November 2026
🌐 Available in English and Arabic

💡 Are you ready to strengthen your knowledge, enhance your professional skills, and explore the essential link between law enforcement and human rights?

🤝 In collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this course offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of human rights standards and their practical application in law enforcement operations.

⏳ Time is running out! Don't miss the opportunity to join us in Sanremo, Italy, for this important learning experience.

📩 Have you registered yet?

🔗 Discover the course details and register here:
https://iihl.org/portfolio-item/law-enforcement-and-human-rights-in-situations-of-violence/

📌Following the meeting held at the Institute's headquarters in Sanremo in September 2025, the Group of Experts reconvene...
09/10/2026

📌Following the meeting held at the Institute's headquarters in Sanremo in September 2025, the Group of Experts reconvened in Singapore with renewed momentum and under the guidance of a strengthened Steering Committee, which included among others, the Norwegian Red Cross, the ICRC and the Sanremo Institute.

The Singapore meeting represented a further important step in the ongoing process of updating the Sanremo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflicts at Sea, with a view to ensuring that it remains relevant in light of developments in military operations, emerging technologies and evolving State practice and interpretations of IHL.

🌍The meeting provided an opportunity for the Group of Experts to further examine and exchange views on the key issues, while also strengthening dialogue and cooperation among the institutions involved in the process.

⚓The updating process will therefore continue through broad international and multidisciplinary consultation, with the aim of developing an updated and authoritative instrument to support the application of International Law in maritime operations.

⚓ Course completed!The Military Department is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Naval Operations and ...
09/10/2026

⚓ Course completed!

The Military Department is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Naval Operations and the Law Course, held from 5 to 9 October, bringing together 30 participants from 19 countries for an engaging and enriching exchange on the legal framework governing naval operations.

A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for their commitment, active engagement, and valuable contributions throughout the course. 🌍

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our outstanding teaching staff: Commodore (Retd.) David Letts, Prof. Wolff Heintschel Von Heinegg, Captain (USCG) Elizabeth (Liz) Hutton, Lt. Col. Todd Eslinger, and Mr. Bruno Demeyere.

Thank you for sharing your expertise and contributing to a truly international learning experience.

08/10/2026

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Ready to take your IHL knowledge to the next level? ⚖️The Military Department is pleased to announce its first course of...
07/10/2026

Ready to take your IHL knowledge to the next level? ⚖️

The Military Department is pleased to announce its first course of 2027:

Introduction to International Humanitarian Law

Whether you are new to IHL or looking to refresh and strengthen your existing knowledge, this course offers the opportunity to learn from experienced military practitioners and academics, explore IHL in practice, and connect with participants from around the world. 🌍

Swipe to discover why you should attend! →

📅 25 January – 23 February 2027
💻 Online | English
⏳ 4 weeks | 2 live sessions per week

Registrations are now open!

Find out more and register here: https://iihl.org/portfolio-item/introduction-to-international-humanitarian-law-2027/

06/10/2026

📌 The Special Projects Department is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th Online Course on Integrating Gender Perspectives into International Operations, Armed Conflicts and other Crisis Scenarios, organised in close collaboration with OSCE Gender Issues Programme.

The course opened on 5 October 2026 with an Opening Session and Keynote featuring Gian Luca Beruto, Secretary-General and Director of the Special Projects Department, IIHL, and Lara Scarpitta, Senior Adviser on Gender Issues and Head of the Gender Issues Programme, Office of the OSCE Secretary-General. The session also featured a video message from Andrea Cascone, Permanent Representative of Italy to the OSCE.

🌍 22 participants coming from 15 countries will explore key issues including gender mainstreaming, sexual exploitation and abuse, conflict-related sexual violence, trafficking in human beings and the smuggling of migrants, terrorism and counter-terrorism, detention, women’s engagement in peace processes, and gender perspectives in peacebuilding.

📚 Running until 29 October 2026, the course combines live sessions, self-paced learning, exercises and case studies, with a focus on the practical application of international legal standards.

⭐ We wish all participants a fruitful and engaging learning experience!

📌 Save the date! The Sanremo Institute is pleased to announce the date and title of the 5th edition of the Sanremo Lectu...
02/10/2026

📌 Save the date!

The Sanremo Institute is pleased to announce the date and title of the 5th edition of the Sanremo Lectures on International Humanitarian Law.
The main speaker of this fifth edition of the webinar series will be Prof. Sandesh Sivakumaran, Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge.

📖 This year's Lecture will focus on: “International Humanitarian Law: Fit for Purpose?”

Register now to join the discussion, introduced by President of the IIHL, Lt. Gen. (rtd) Giorgio Battisti and moderated by Professor Fausto Pocar, Emeritus Professor at the University of Milan and Honorary President of the IIHL. Additional insights will be shared by Prof. Micaela Frulli, Full Professor at the Law Department, DSG, University of Florence, acting as the Main Discussant.

💡Why attend?
The Sanremo Lectures on IHL are free online events designed to advance the Institute’s mission of disseminating and increasing awareness of IHL regulations and principles.

🗓️ Mark your calendar for 30 November 2026 at 2 pm (CET) and register now!
👉More information and registration link is available on the official webpage.

💻If you missed the previous editions of the Sanremo Lecture, you can access the recordings on the IIHL official website.

🚨 LAST CALL! Applications are closing soon! 🌍 Ready to strengthen your expertise in the Law of Armed Conflict?Don’t miss...
01/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! Applications are closing soon!

🌍 Ready to strengthen your expertise in the Law of Armed Conflict?

Don’t miss your chance to join the 199th International Military Course on the Law of Armed Conflict – Foundation Course, taking place 2–13 November 2026 at Villa Ormond, Sanremo, Italy.

Over two intensive weeks, military professionals from around the world will come together to:

🔹 Deepen their understanding of International Humanitarian Law
🔹 Learn from experienced experts and military professionals
🔹 Exchange perspectives and experiences with an international network
🔹 Explore the application of the Law of Armed Conflict in today’s operational environment

🌐 Course languages: Arabic | Chinese | English | Russian

📍 Sanremo, Italy
📅 2–13 November 2026
⏳ Application deadline: 19 October 2026

⚠️ Time is running out!

Take the next step in your professional development and join us in Sanremo.

🔗 Register now before applications close! : https://iihl.org/portfolio-item/195th-international-military-course-on-loac-english-chinese-arabic/

We look forward to welcoming you!

🚨 Últimos días para inscribirse.El último curso de 2026 sobre desplazamiento interno está por cerrar sus inscripciones.A...
01/10/2026

🚨 Últimos días para inscribirse.
El último curso de 2026 sobre desplazamiento interno está por cerrar sus inscripciones.

Aprenda de personas expertas internacionales, como Paula Gaviria, relatora especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos humanos de las personas desplazadas internamente.

Si trabaja en gobierno, organizaciones humanitarias, sociedad civil o academia, esta es una oportunidad para fortalecer sus conocimientos y ampliar su impacto.

📅 Inscripciones abiertas hasta el 5 de septiembre.
👉 Reserve su lugar hoy en el vínculo de la bio

📖⭐ The International Institute of Humanitarian Law is pleased to announce the publication of the Proceedings of the 48th...
30/09/2026

📖⭐ The International Institute of Humanitarian Law is pleased to announce the publication of the Proceedings of the 48th Sanremo Round Table on Current Issues of IHL, held in September 2025 in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The 48th Sanremo Round Table, held under the theme “From Peace to War and Back: Putting International Humanitarian Law at the Center,” brought together renowned experts to examine the importance of compliance with International Humanitarian Law throughout the different phases of an armed conflict , from the period preceding its outbreak, through the conduct of hostilities and negotiations, to the consolidation of peace.

📚 The Proceedings are now available for download.
👉 Visit the dedicated webpage: https://iihl.org/round-table/48th-round-table-on-current-issues-of-international-humanitarian-law/

Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s Sanremo Round Table!

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