17th National Competition on IHL (November 2023)
Welcome to the webpage of the 17th National Competition for students on International Humanitarian Law
General
The National Competition on International Humanitarian Law, Israel-2023 is the 17th annual national competition in international humanitarian law (IHL) to be held in Israel.
The Competition is organized by the Association for the Promotion of International Humanitarian Law in Israel in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The Purposes of the Competition
The purposes of the IHL Competition include:
1. Enhancing students' knowledge and understanding of IHL;
2. Developing students' capacity to apply the law in a practical and relevant manner to real-life situations;
3. Supporting the teaching of IHL in academic institutions; and
4. Preparing participants for IHL-related professional pursuits.
Important Dates
1. A team’s completed Application Form must be received at ihl.competition@alma-ihl.org by Tuesday, 20 June 2023.
2. The 2023 National Competition will take place between during the first week of November, 5-8 November, 2023, in Negev Mountains Field School.
For additional information please see the competition's regulations (attached, see below) and the IHL Competition Homepage or contact ihl.competition@alma-ihl.org
Summer Course Schedule
Summer Course Schedule
Tuesday, 1st August, 21:00-23:00: Introduction to IHL
Monday, 7th August, 19:00-20:30: Classification of Conflicts
Wednesday, 9th August, 19:00-20:30: Means and Methods
Wednesday, 16th August, 19:00-20:30: Distinction and Targeting
Sunday, 20th August, 19:30-21:00: Occupation
Wednesday, 23rd August, 19:30-21:00: Displacement
Tuesday, 29th August, 18:30-19:55: International Criminal Law
Wednesday, 30th August, 18:30-20:00: Deprivation of Liberty
Wednesday, 6th September, 19:00-20:30: Cyber
Monday, 11th September, 19:00-20:30: Human Rights in IHL
Wednesday, 13th September, 18:30-20:00: The Nature of IHL