ESIL-supported Conference | Teaching International Human Rights Law in times of Normative Contestation, 08-10 June 2026

ESIL-supported Conference

Teaching International Human Rights Law
in
times of Normative Contestation

08–10 June 2026, University of Innsbruck, Austria

From 8 to 10 June 2026, the University of Innsbruck will host the international conference “Teaching International Human Rights Law,” directed by Prof. Peter Hilpold, University of Innsbruck and Pavia, in cooperation with Prof. Ivo Hajnal, Vera Dietl, BA MA MA, Prof. Giuseppe Nesi, and Prof. Stefania Baroncelli.

This conference continues earlier initiatives on “Teaching International Law” as reflected in P. Hilpold and G. Nesi (eds.), Teaching International Law (Brill, 2024).

The teaching of international human rights law is undergoing a profound transformation. Against this backdrop, the conference brings together leading scholars to reflect on the future of human rights education in times of political polarization and normative contestation.

The event is open to academics and students alike. It will focus both on academic research on the teaching of international human rights law and on practical experience, including innovative tools developed in this field.

Key themes include “Teaching Human Rights in Times of Conflict”, “International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice”, “Defending Academic Freedom”, “Minority Protection”, and “Digital Transformation”.