Overall objectives
This two-week course presents the key aspects of the Law of Armed Conflict, International Human Rights Law, Refugee and Migration Law, related fields and topical issues.
This course will allow participants to:
- Improve their knowledge of International Law and apply principles and rules of International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, Refugee and Migration Law;
- Share differing national and cultural experiences and approaches, fostering a better understanding of and innovative solutions to multi-national challenges;
- Develop wide-ranging analytical skills applicable to real-life operational settings;
- Receive an official certificate from a unique center of excellence recognized all over the world, active since 1970 in humanitarian training and diplomacy.
Target audience
The course is addressed to a broad range of participants, including civilian and military legal advisors, officers, UN professionals, staff from international governmental and non-governmental organisations, academics, researchers, and other humanitarian practitioners operating in crisis scenarios. Unlike other specialised IIHL activities, the Sanremo Summer School is specifically structured as a multidisciplinary training program. Its design aims to bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds to highlight legal challenges arising from their varied perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Methodology
Within the course, practitioners, academics and experts in the above-mentioned fields will work together with participants to foster a deep understanding and proper implementation of International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, Refugee and Migration Law, and many other related international rules governing today’s armed conflicts and humanitarian crises. The Course strikes a balance between theory and practice and is delivered through a participatory and creative teaching methodology, aimed at facilitating the learning process and implementing the knowledge gained throughout the training. Sessions include lectures, presentations, case studies, group work, and other activities, responding to various learning styles of a diverse audience.
Fee information
The Registration Fee amounts to € 1950. It must be remitted before the start of the course by bank transfer. VISA and/or MasterCard are also accepted.
Early birds offer: Applicants who submit their application for the course by 31 March 2026 are entitled to a 20% discount on the fee.
The Registration Fee includes:
-Collective transfer from/to Nice Airport (France) the closest airport to Sanremo, arranged according to the available time slots (please refer to the General Information Document). This service is available 2 days before and 2 days after the course
-Lunches and coffee breaks during the working days at the Institute
-Group picture
-Welcome cocktail
-Course materials
-Social event
-Official Course dinner
-Certificate at the end of the Course
How to register
In order to register, follow the URL to the course page and fill and the Registration Form. After confirmation of acceptance, pay the fee.
Queries on the course registration and administrative questions should be directed to eleonora.tranquillo@iihl.org
