25th Sanremo Summer School

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.

Learning objectives

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.