SAVE THE DATE: 19-20 November 2026
26th Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law
What
Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law
Where
In Bruges (in-person only)
When
19-20 November 2026
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation to the EU, NATO and the Kingdom of Belgium in Brussels together with the College of Europe organize the Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which is an annual gathering for IHL experts and practitioners since its inception in 2000.
The 26th edition of the Bruges Colloquium will be held in English in person only on the premises of the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium on 19-20 November 2026.
More information is coming soon. Stay tuned!
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2024 BRUGES COLLOQUIUM
Our previous editions
2025
Standing Up for IHL: Building a Common Understanding Around the Law That Protects in War
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Humanity in War: How Can IHL Keep its Promises? The Future after 75 Years of Geneva Conventions
Discover2022
Who is Who on the Battlefield? The Actors Engaged in Contemporary Armed Conflicts
Discover2021
Same Law, New Wars: The Enduring Relevance of International Humanitarian Law and the Importance of the Updated ICRC Commentaries
Discover2020
New Technologies on the Battlefield: Friend or Foe?
Discover2019
Legal Challenges for Protecting and Assisting in Current Armed Conflicts
Discover2018
Legal and Operational Challenges Raised by Contemporary Non-International Armed Conflicts
Discover2017
The Additional Protocols at 40: Achievements and Challenges
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