Scholarship Programme for Indigenous and Afro-descendant Students
Education / Human rights
International Criminal Law has undergone significant development in recent decades, becoming an essential component of the international legal system.
Despite the progress, current events highlight that international criminal justice faces several significant challenges. Delving into the study of International Criminal Law not only facilitates understanding these obstacles but also raises awareness about the importance of combating impunity. Education and research in International Criminal Law play a fundamental role in promoting a culture of respect for human rights and the rule of law, contributing to the prevention of future atrocities and building lasting peace in regions affected by violence and injustice.
For these reasons, the virtual seminar series “The Current Challenges of International Criminal Law” was organized, aimed at addressing emerging trends and complex issues facing the international criminal system today.
These events were targeted at legal professionals, academics, students, and the public interested in international criminal justice, providing a space for learning, debate, and critical reflection.
Objectives of the Series
- Foster discussion on the current challenges of International Criminal Law.
- Provide a space for learning and debate.
Structure
The sessions were virtual, free and open to the public, and were held on Thursdays in February 2025 between 18.00 and 19.30 in Spain.
The seminar series consisted of four meetings designed as interactive discussions with renowned experts in the field. Each session addressed a specific and current topic of global relevance, allowing participants to delve into the most important concepts, challenges and developments in this branch of law.
Schedule
February 6, 2025 – The International Criminal Court Today
Speaker: Carlos Gil Gandia, Assistant Professor of Public International Law and International Relations at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Access the recorded seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baGP_wsww2E
February 13, 2025 – Crimes Against Humanity: Progress and Challenges
Speaker: Victoria Issin, Lawyer from the National University of La Plata, Argentina.
Access the recorded seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unoFAjoIliU
February 20, 2025 – The Crime Against Humanity of Persecution on Gender Grounds: A Brief Historical/Legal Overview and Current Challenges
Speaker: Mayra Scaramutti, doctoral fellow at the Institute of Legal and Social Research “Ambrosio L. Gioja” at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Expert on the prohibition of sexual violence in international criminal law and the human rights protection system.
Access the recorded seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szwq7PCvo2A
February 27, 2025 – Victim Participation in the International Criminal Court
Speaker: David Querol Sánchez, member of the Barcelona Bar Association, expert in Immigration, Consular and Procedural Law, Administrative, International, and Criminal Law. Author of legal assistance protocols for Victims of War Crimes for the Bar in Catalonia.
Access the recorded seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyX7FV53vjs
