ICL training 2026

In an international context marked by the persistence of armed conflicts, the emergence of de facto regimes, the collapse of certain States and the proliferation of international investigative mechanisms, international criminal justice is confronted with increasingly fragmented and evolving crisis configurations. From the situation in Palestine and the West Bank to the dynamics observed in Sudan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, traditional legal frameworks are being tested by complex realities on the ground, where issues of jurisdiction, responsibility and the effectiveness of justice intersect.

In this context, how can criminal responsibility be addressed in situations marked by contested sovereignty or the absence of State authority? What mechanisms can be used to document crimes and prepare prosecutions, particularly through innovative tools such as independent investigative mechanisms? And how can a credible, victim-centred judicial response be ensured, beyond political and operational constraints?

The René Cassin Foundation – International Institute of Human Rights offers an intensive training programme in international criminal law, structured around the analysis of contemporary situations. Each session will focus on a specific crisis area, providing a legal, critical and forward-looking approach to examining the transformations, tensions and evolving prospects of international criminal justice.

For further information, please consult our Presentation brochure.

WHEN AND HOW?

The International Criminal Law training will be held remotely from 30 November to 4 December 2026. Sessions led by various experts will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (UTC+1/CET), Monday to Friday, with a strong level of interaction with participants.

The training will take place exclusively online (via Microsoft Teams), and participants are therefore advised to have appropriate computer equipment as well as a reliable internet connection. The working language of the training is French; however, some sessions may be conducted in English depending on the speakers.

All sessions will be available as replays, with recordings made accessible within a maximum of 48 hours.

An online assessment in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) will also be held on Tuesday, 8 December 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is mandatory for participants registered through their skills operator (OPCO) or for those wishing to obtain a certificate of achievement.

FOR WHOM?

This training course is designed for students, teachers, researchers, members of the legal profession and anyone confronted with or interested in human rights.

REGISTRATION FEES

The registration fee for this training is €300 for the full programme. Upon request, special rates may be offered (in particular group rates); please send your request to arthur.quattrochi@iidh.org. Payments can be made directly below via our website by credit card or PayPal (should you encounter any difficulties with these payment methods, please contact us so that we may propose an alternative solution). No refunds are possible.