TRAINING COURSE II EDITION 2026

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICT

With the International Institute of Humanitarian Law

VENUE: Sanremo, International Institute of Humanitarian Law/ Rome

DATES: 12-16 OCTOBER 2026

FORMAT: In Person

FEE: 1,200 € (tbc)

INTRODUCTION

This specialized course examines the protection of children in armed conflict within the framework of international humanitarian law and its interaction with international human rights law and refugee law. It provides an in-depth analysis of international norms, monitoring mechanisms, and accountability processes related to grave violations against children.

Delivered in cooperation with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law, the programme brings together academics, practitioners, and institutional experts to address prevention strategies, documentation of violations, and prosecution of crimes affecting children.

The course is designed for professionals, diplomats, legal practitioners, and advanced students seeking a rigorous and practice-oriented understanding of international humanitarian law and its application to the protection of children in conflict settings.