Events and Announcements: 31 August 2025

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Announcement

New additions to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL): The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added three Introductory Notes to the Historic Archives of the United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law: a Note on the 1953 Convention on the Political Rights of Women, written by Ruth Aura-Odhiambo, Legal Practitioner and Former Dean of Egerton University; a Note on the 1968 Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity, written by Sandesh Sivakumaran, Professor at the University of Cambridge; and a Note on the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, written by Neil Boister, Professor of Law at the University of Canterbury.

The Codification Division also added translations, in the six official languages of the United Nations, of the Introductory Notes on the 1999 International Convention on Arrest of Ships, written by Mahin Faghfouri, and the 1926 Slavery Convention, written by Jean Allain; as well as translations of the Procedural History of the 1981 Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief.

Calls for Papers

Early Career Conference – Emerging Disruptive Technology and Arms Control: On 17 and 18 November 2025, the Asser Institute in The Hague will host a conference for young scholars on Emerging Disruptive Technology and Arms Control. The organizers have issued a call for papers open to researchers working on international humanitarian law, international arms control and related topics, who are currently enrolled in a PhD program or employed as a postdoctoral researcher. Limited bursaries are available to presenting participants. To apply, authors must submit an abstract (150-200 words) and university position and affiliation by 29 September 2025 to t.coventry@asser.nl. Further information is available here.

Conference – Adapting Private International Law in an Era of Uncertainty: On 24 October 2025, the T.M.C. Asser Institute will host a one-day conference at the Mandela Room in The Hague as part of its 60 Years Series. The event explores how private international law adapts in times of uncertainty and brings together leading scholars and practitioners to reflect on two central themes: Private International Law in the Digital Age and Uncertain Times, Unequal Burdens: Rethinking Protection for Weaker Parties. The conference will conclude with a special session, Emerging Voices in Private International Law, featuring presentations by early career researchers selected through a call for abstracts. Full details and registration here.

Conference – Constitutions for Peace: The Hanley Center at the University of Miami seeks proposals for its “Constitutions for Peace” conference which will be held on 15 and 16 November 2025 at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Fl. This conference is a continuation of a project started by a group of researchers working on Constitutions, transitional justice, and peace, hosted by the University of Barcelona. You can find the call for proposals and more information about the in – person conference here.

GLC-SPIL International Law Journal: Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the GLC-SPIL International Law Journal (ILJ), Volume VI, Issue I. SPIL Mumbai is a student run organisation, based out of Government Law College, Mumbai — Asia’s oldest law school, established in 1855. SPIL Mumbai relentlessly strives to facilitate global interactions in international law, and to publicise educational and career opportunities in international law. One such endeavour is the ILJ. Starting from the year 2025-26, the ILJ will follow a two-issue publication format. We are inviting long articles, essays, case comments, instrument analyses, and book reviews. The last day to submit for the Vol. VI(I) is 15 September 2025, 11.59PM IST. The theme for the Issue is general, and submissions are invited under any domain of international law. Submissions must only be made via this Google Form. The Journal is scheduled to be printed and released in October/November 2025. In case of any queries, please refer to our brochure, or visit our Journal Webpage, or send an email at ilj.spilmumbai@gmail.com.

Event

De-Risking International Energy Law for the Energy Transition: On 18 September 2025 at 16:00 SGT, the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore, will host an online seminar exploring how a principle-based approach to international energy law can assist in managing the risks faced by diverse stakeholders in light of the energy transition and emerging technologies. The seminar will feature Professor Raphael Heffron, CIL’s Distinguished Visiting Global Scholar, who is a Professor, Barrister-at-Law and Senior Counsel. He is also an international expert on climate change, sustainability and just transition public policy issues. For more information and registration, see here.