• [Webinar] Fifteen years of review: The Office of the Ombudsperson to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee

    Online

    Since the establishment of the Taliban and Al-Qaida sanctions regime (“1267”) by the United Nations Security Council in 1999, which evolved into the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, over 600 individuals and entities have been subjected to travel bans, asset freezes and arms embargoes. Although playing an integral role in the fight against terrorism, […]

  • [Panel discussion] Business and human rights in times of Russia’s war against Ukraine: Rethinking corporate accountability

    More than three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and it has been ten years since the annexation of Crimea. To date, Russia’s capacity to sustain the armed conflict is largely maintained through the exporting of fossil fuels and international trade. Hence, Russia’s invasion also created unprecedented scrutiny on the […]

  • [Colloquium] Securing (the minds) behind the quantum dream?

    Quantum innovation faces major engineering hurdles in translating quantum science into quantum technologies that can scale up and commercialise. The key to unlocking quantum ambitions is the coming together of scientific expertise, engineering acumen and commercial savviness. Achieving these ambitions has sparked intense global competition for talent and expertise. Governments and institutions are responding by […]

  • [Panel discussion] Israel’s unlawful occupation of Palestine and the impact of States’ (non-)compliance with UNGA Resolution ES-10/24

    Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

    On 18 September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/ES-10/24. The resolution, introduced by the State of Palestine, welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion from 19 July 2024 on the Legal consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. It […]

  • Disarmament and non-proliferation of WMD 2025

    The global non-proliferation norms regarding the use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are under pressure. The threat posed by nuclear, chemical and biological weapons has reached levels of urgency not seen since the Cold War. Consequently, there is a growing demand for professionals with the necessary legal, technical and policy expertise to tackle the challenges […]

  • [Online short course] Navigating the regulation of gender in international sport: Ensuring human rights, safety and fairness

    Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

    This short online course examines the dynamic and often contested space where gender, sport, and human rights intersect. It explores key issues such as eligibility regulations and inclusion, with particular attention to the experiences of transgender athletes and athletes with sex variations. The course incorporates evolving international developments—including the landmark 2025 judgment of the European […]

  • [Conference] Adapting private international law in an era of uncertainty

    Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

    Is private international law up to the challenge? This one-day conference will explore how private international law is adapting to a world marked by rapid change, digital disruption, and increasing legal complexity. Private international law deals with cross-border legal disputes. It answers questions like: which country’s court should hear a case? And which country’s laws […]

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