Two-Day International Webinar on the Intricacies of Military Artificial Intelligence and International Humanitarian Law through the Lens of Precautionary Principles
Organizer
University of Nairobi Law School, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nairobi, Kenya, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR University), Brazil, JSS Law College, Autonomous, Mysore, India and Institute of Legal and Policy Research (ILPR)Call for Papers
This webinar invites submissions from law professors, IHL specialists, judges, ICRC staff, lawyers, military advisors, and legal scholars.Themes
This International Webinar serves as an essential forum for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, share insights, and work together to develop solutions that maintain the integrity of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the era of artificial intelligence. The key themes of the conference include:- Exploring how AI technologies are reshaping military strategies and operational capabilities, along with their implications for compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
- Addressing the challenges of attributing responsibility for wrongful acts committed by autonomous systems and the implications for state accountability under international law.
- Analyzing the compatibility of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) with existing IHL principles, particularly the requirements for distinction and proportionality.
- Investigating how biases in AI systems can lead to violations of humanitarian principles and exacerbate existing inequalities in armed conflict.
- Discussing the moral implications of using AI in warfare, including the potential dehumanization of conflict and the ethical responsibilities of states in deploying these technologies.
- Examining the role of international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in promoting the responsible development and use of military AI and advocating for new global standards.
- Presenting real-world examples of AI deployment in military contexts, assessing their compliance with IHL and the observed humanitarian consequences.
- Outlining potential pathways for legal reform and policy development to address the evolving challenges posed by AI in armed conflict, ensuring the protection of civilians and adherence to humanitarian principles.
Submission Guidelines
The selected paper will be published in The Eastern Africa Journal on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Contributors/authors are encouraged to read the Journal’s Editorial Guidelines for Contributors before submitting their work. For more information, please visit https://eajihl.org/Submission and Registration Procedures
- To submit a proposal, please click on
- Registration link: https://forms.gle/SwPPaxhuxmqnfdZC6
- Date: 21 & 22 December 2024.
- The Last Date of Submission and Registration: 10th December 2024.
- The decision on selection of the paper will be intimated on or before 15th December 2024
- Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
- Mode: Virtual
Contact Information
For inquiries and participation confirmation, please contact the following undersigned: Organising Secretary Mr. Sayed Qudrat Hashimy Institute of Legal and Policy Research (ILPR) Email: info@ilpraf.org & instituteoflegalandpolicy@gmail.com Mobile no. +91 9008813333For more CFP – CLICK HERE.
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