Boğaziçi University International Law Conference “Rethinking International Law After Gaza”
The annual International Law Conference, organized by the Faculty of Law at Boğaziçi University, will be held this year on August 3-4, 2024.
Sponsored by our Association, this year’s conference invites participants under the theme “Rethinking International Law After Gaza.”
BILC 2024 Theme: “Rethinking International Law After Gaza”
The recent Gaza invasion has triggered a profound reassessment of international law’s efficacy, legitimacy, universality, and fairness. Boğaziçi University International Law Conference (BILC) 2024 aims to critically re-examine international law, highlighting marginalized perspectives to challenge outdated notions and orthodox perceptions.
Central Themes:
- Rethinking International Law After Gaza: How does the Gaza war fit into the broader history of international law? Is it a pivotal moment or a recurring episode? What are its implications for alternative frameworks and understandings?
- Decolonising Human Rights and International Law: How do colonial-era power structures influence contemporary international law? How have historical struggles against domination shaped human rights law? What role has the Gaza conflict played in exposing these limitations?
- Business and Human Rights After Gaza: Evaluating the effectiveness of holding corporations accountable for human rights violations in conflict zones. How has the Gaza conflict influenced corporate social responsibility and international economic law?
- Potential of International Adjudication: Analyzing how international judicial mechanisms handle cases related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. What are the implications for state and individual accountability? How can perceptions of inefficiency and double standards be addressed?
- International Law and War: Discussing the impact of recent conflicts on the use of force and the law of armed conflict. Is international law in crisis regarding conflict resolution?
- Reforming Knowledge Production: Examining the role of educational institutions in reinforcing colonial narratives. What alternative approaches can be adopted to reform knowledge production in international law?
For more information and to apply for the conference, please visit https://bilc.bogazici.edu.tr/.