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Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation
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Defense and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide, through teaching and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2nd Edition \u2013 Online Advanced Course in International Humanitarian Law (English-language course)<\/h3><\/div>

2nd Edition of the Online Advanced Course A training course organized by the [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Publication<\/span><\/div>

Publication of Ren\u00e9 Cassin: Vocaci\u00f3n por el constitucionalismo universalPublication : Ren\u00e9 Cassin: Vocaci\u00f3n por el constitucionalismo universal<\/h3><\/div>

The Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation \u2013 International Institute of Human Rights is pleased to announce [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"ICL<\/span><\/div>

International Criminal Law Training 2026 \u2013 International Criminal Justice in the Face of Global Crises<\/h3><\/div>

ICL training 2026 In an international context marked by the persistence of armed [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1st Rabat Session – From June 8 to June 14, 2026<\/h3><\/div>

The first Rabat Session will take place from June 8 to June 14, [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Inauguration<\/span><\/div>

Speech of Emmanuel Decaux – Exhibition \u201cRen\u00e9 Cassin, combattant pour la paix\u201d (10 avril 2026)<\/h3><\/div>

On 10 April 2026, the Biblioth\u00e8que Nationale et Universitaire of Strasbourg (BNU) hosted the [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Inauguration<\/span><\/div>

Speech by Emmanuel Decaux \u2013 Inauguration of the Ren\u00e9 Cassin Room (27 March 2026)<\/h3><\/div>

At the European Court of Human Rights, a \u201cRen\u00e9 Cassin\u201d room was inaugurated on [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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28th Intensive Training on Refugee Law 2026<\/h3><\/div>

The 28th Intensive Training on Refugee Law, jointly organized by the Ren\u00e9 Cassin [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Advanced Course in International Human Rights Law (English-speaking)<\/h3><\/div>

In a world marked by instability and the emergence of new global challenges, [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Exhibition \u201cRen\u00e9 Cassin, a Fighter for Peace\u201d (10 April \u2013 11 July 2026)<\/h3><\/div>

Ren\u00e9 Cassin, a Fighter for Peace From 10 April to 11 July 2026 \u2014 [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Visit of the Foundation and screening\u2013debate at the Lieu d\u2019Europe (20 February 2026)<\/h3><\/div>

Two highlights in tribute to Ren\u00e9 Cassin: a visit to the Foundation followed by [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tribute Day to Ren\u00e9 Cassin (1887\u20131976) (20 February 2026)<\/h3><\/div>

Tribute Day to Ren\u00e9 Cassin (1887\u20131976) 50th anniversary of his death \u2014 Institut de [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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General course in International Humanitarian Law 2026<\/h3><\/div>

In a world marked by the multiplication and persistence of armed conflicts, with around [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EMMANUEL DECAUX “Ren\u00e9 Cassin, la force du droit” (published on 8 January 2026)
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A new publication to rediscover the relevance of a legacy The biography Ren\u00e9 Cassin, [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Training session in International criminal Law \u2013 International Criminal Law facing Technological, Geopolitical and Ecological Transformations (english speaking)<\/h3><\/div>

In a context of rapid transformations\u2014technological acceleration, renewed geopolitical tensions, and ecological urgency\u2014international [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Wishes<\/span><\/div>

Wishes for 2026<\/h3><\/div>

The Fondation Ren\u00e9 Cassin - Institut international des droits de l'Homme wishes you [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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International Human Rights Day<\/h3><\/div>

{%CAPTION%} On this December 10, 2025, we celebrate International Human Rights Day and [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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55th Summer Session from June 29 to July 24, 2026 – Human Rights and the Spirit of Resistance<\/h3><\/div>

Presentation The 55th Summer Session, organised by the Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation in partnership [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1st Libreville session – “Democracy and human rights”.<\/h3><\/div>

\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Training session: \"Democracy and human rights\". \ud83d\udccd Libreville, Gabon - February 9 [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Continuing vocational training – Referral to the European Court of Human Rights<\/h3><\/div>

The Fondation Ren\u00e9 Cassin - Institut international des droits de l'homme is offering [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Seminar: “Strategic litigation and climate justice: comparative aspects of the African, European and Inter-American systems”.<\/h3><\/div>

\u00a0 The rise in climate-related litigation around the world [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Formations<\/span><\/div>

Announcement of Upcoming Online Training Programs in 2025<\/h3><\/div>

The Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation \u2013 International Institute of Human Rights is pleased to announce [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"IHL<\/span><\/div>

Advanced course in International Humanitarian Law<\/h3><\/div>

In a world marked by the multiplication and persistence of armed conflicts, with [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Continuing vocational training – New reforms in asylum and migration law<\/h3><\/div>

The Fondation Ren\u00e9 Cassin - Institut international des droits de l'homme is offering [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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REN\u00c9 CASSIN, “Les hommes partis de rien” : new edition published by Plon<\/h3><\/div>

A publication that opens the cycle of commemorations marking the 50th anniversary (1887\u20131976) On [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Inscription<\/span><\/div>

54th Summer Session<\/h3><\/div>

Presentation: Our 54th Summer Session organized by the Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation in partnership [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Remise<\/span><\/div>

Jacques Ribs Prize for Human Rights 2024<\/h3><\/div>

Jacques Ribs Prize for Human Rights 2024 ceremony The Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation - International [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Journ\u00e9e<\/span><\/div>

Publication of the Acts of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/h3><\/div>

The Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation - International Institute for Human Rights is pleased to announce [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Formation en Droit international P\u00e9nal – The future of international criminal justice<\/h3><\/div>

As the year draws to a close, the Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation is offering [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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New session in Strasbourg – Human Rights<\/h3><\/div>

New session in Strasbourg Th\u00e9matiques abord\u00e9es Th\u00e8me 1 Th\u00e8em 2 .... fdojbzeovzbjh [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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6a sesi\u00f3n de Buenos Aires<\/h3><\/div>

6a sesi\u00f3n de Buenos Aires - \" Derechos humanos y justicia ambiental \" ( [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Continuing professional development for lawyers: “New reforms in asylum and immigration law” – in person or by videoconference<\/h3><\/div>

Continuing professional development for lawyers on \"New reforms in asylum and immigration law\". [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Continuing professional development for lawyers “Representing human rights defenders in France and abroad” – by videoconference<\/h3><\/div>

BY VIDEOCONFERENCE, LIVE OR REPLAY PROGRAM Monday, November 18, 2024, from 6:00 pm [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2nd Brazzaville Session – Restorative Justice<\/h3><\/div>

The2nd Brazzaville session, organized jointly by the Fondatin Ren\u00e9 Cassin, the Institut de [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Colloquium: “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a ‘social contract’ for today’s world<\/h3><\/div>

On December 20 and 21, 2023, the Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation is joining forces with [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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26th Intensive Training Course on Refugee Law from June 3 to 14, 2024<\/h3><\/div>

The 26th Intensive Training Course on Refugee Law, organized jointly by the Ren\u00e9 Cassin [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lima 2024 delocalized session<\/h3><\/div>

Are you interested in the inter-American human rights protection system and the protection of [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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8th session in Abidjan<\/h3><\/div>

The 8th Abidjan session will take place from May 27 to June 1, [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Symposium on Hate Speech<\/h3><\/div>

On Friday afternoon, February 16 (1:50-6:00 pm), the Fondation Ren\u00e9 Cassin - Institut international [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Death of Regis de Gouttes<\/h3><\/div>

The death of R\u00e9gis de Gouttes on February 15, 2024 is a new loss [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Robert<\/span><\/div>

Robert Badinter passes away<\/h3><\/div>

It was with deep emotion and personal sadness that we all learned of the [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"RTDH\"<\/span><\/div>

Proceedings of the one-day tribute to Ren\u00e9 Cassin – 75th anniversary of the UDHR<\/h3><\/div>

In October 2017, the Revue trimestrielle des droits de l'homme published in its n\u00b0 [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Transatlantic dialogue – Exchange between Ms M\u00f3nica Pinto and Mr Emmanuel Decaux<\/h3><\/div>

The Argentinian public television channel Canal Encuentro organized a meeting between Ms. M\u00f3nica Pinto, [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Transatlantic dialogue – An exchange between Fabi\u00e1n Salvioli and S\u00e9bastien Touz\u00e9<\/h3><\/div>

A look back at the high-level dialogue between Professor Fabi\u00e1n Salvioli, human rights lawyer [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Launch of our 52nd Summer Session<\/h3><\/div>

From June 26 to July 21, 2023 , the Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation - International [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Disparition<\/span><\/div>

Death of Chairman Jean-Paul Costa<\/h3><\/div>

JEAN-PAUL COSTA (1941-2023) With the death of Jean-Paul-Costa on April 27, 2023, our Foundation [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Death of Chairman Jean Waline<\/h3><\/div>

It was with great sadness and emotion that we learned of the death of [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Russo-Ukrainian conflict<\/h3><\/div>

On February 24, 2022, the world entered a new era. Russia's premeditated aggression against [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Death of Mireille Delmas-Marty<\/h3><\/div>

It was with great emotion and sadness that we learned of the death of [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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International Human Rights Day<\/h3><\/div>

International Human Rights Day, celebrated around the world each year, marks the anniversary of [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tribute to Anne-Catherine Fortas<\/h3><\/div>

The Ren\u00e9 Cassin Foundation was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ms. [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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70 years of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees<\/h3><\/div>

July 28 marked the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Helping us with our missions<\/span><\/a><\/div>

The missions of the International Institute of Human Rights<\/h2><\/div>

We work for humanity<\/p>\n<\/div>