Past Editions
Winter University 2024: The Digital Age
The 2024 Winter University on International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law focused on the Digital Age. More information about the program can be found here .
Below are some thoughts from our participants about the 2024 program they attended:
“This was an amazing and unique opportunity and the course was even more fascinating and eye-opening than I had expected when I had signed up. The world is changing so quickly with all the technological advances so it was really great to be able to hear from so many experts on how technological advancements has changed the global landscape and impacts Human Rights and people's access to justice-in both positive and negative ways. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!”
“This program provided a solid, comprehensive overview of how International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law interact with the digital technologies that are widespread today and in the future.”
“The overall organization of the event was exemplary, contributing significantly to the positive experience. From registration to the final day, every aspect of the winter school was efficiently managed, creating a seamless and enjoyable learning environment. One of the standout features was the selection of lecturers, each of whom brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their respective sessions. The topics covered were not only relevant but also presented in an engaging manner, fostering a dynamic learning atmosphere. The diversity of perspectives offered by the lecturers added depth to the discussions and provided valuable insights into various aspects of the subject matter. Thank you very much for your time and efforts!“
“The program sparked my passion for international humanitarian law. It was taught in such a clear and succinct way, Every class goes by so quickly and you learn so much. The professors are all experts in their field and it was exciting to be learning new topics every day. I would take this course again if I could!“
“The subject was very exciting and I learned a lot! The lecturers were also very competent and put a lot of effort into teaching and answering questions. There was a lot of reading material that was very interesting and helpful! It was a great experience and I would recommend it to everyone.”
“Thank you for leading this course. The aspects taught were really very exciting and participating in the Winterschool was also a great experience. Please continue to offer this course, as it is an enriching addition for students from other universities.”
“I would like to thank you for the opportunity to participate in this Winter School. I really liked the choice of topics and it was incredibly exciting to look beyond Swiss law and focus more on a very current and important topic. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Online Winter School and thanks to the lecturers for the interesting lectures!”
Winter University 2023: Gender Perspectives
In 2023, the second Winter School was held. The topic was ‚International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law: Gender Perspectives’. If you want to learn more about the schedule please have a look at the Curriculum Outline here .
The first week of the program offered our participants a foundation in International
Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian before they discusses gender-specific
topics that are relevant to the fields of International Human Rights and International
Humanitarian Law during the second week of the program. The chosen approach will
allow students to gain a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of gender-related discussions relevant to Humanitarian and Human Rights Law, and to consider
interactions between these fields of law in order to understand how they approach
gender-related issues and what kind of approaches, developments, and issues are
present within these fields.
Winter University 2022: Current Debates and Challenges
The very first Winter University in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law was held in 2022. The focus here was on Current Debates and Challenges. You can find more informations about the program here .