Spend your Winter gaining knowledge
Important Information for Online Winter University 2023
2 January - 13 January 2023
Our new application form you can find under "Application".
If you have any questions concerning the online version, do not hesitate to write a mail to: Winterlaw
Still remember: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all information on our website is subject to change. We will always post the latest updates on our website.
SPEND YOUR WINTER GAINING KNOWLEDGE
The Faculty of Law at Justus Liebig University Giessen are looking forward to host students from all over the world for the 2nd International Online Winter University in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. The International Winter University offers an in-depth approach to current challenges faced in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.
Each year the Winter University offers you a foundation in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law before discussing the major debates and challenges that are currently found in these fields of law. This will primarily focus on those issues that are present in both fields of law and consider how similar issues are approached differently. Allowing you to appreciate the differences between International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and how both these fields of law, in different manners, seek to protect individuals. The program combines high-quality teaching by excellent lecturers and practitioners from all over the world.
This year the International Winter University takes place 2 January until 13 January 2023 and will focus on gender-issues. Subjects that will be discussed in this context include: reproductive rights, gender-based violence, gender in international criminal law and more.