January 15th, 2026: Winnipeg IHL Conference
Photo: Annibale Greco / ICRC
Date: Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Rd, Room 204
Cost: FREE. Pizza lunch provided.
The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law and the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice is partnering with the International Humanitarian Law team at the Canadian Red Cross to host the 2nd annual IHL Conference, with this year’s theme: Upholding Humanity: Strengthening Civilian Protection in War. This FREE conference will be hosted in English and in person on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The conference is open to all students and professionals.
This annual conference brings together experts from across government, armed forces, academia, and the humanitarian sector to discuss current challenges and the continued importance of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during armed conflicts. This year’s focus will be on the protection of civilians in current and future conflicts, examining how IHL principles are applied and adapted amid rapidly evolving warfare.
Speakers:
- Bryan Peeler — Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
- LCdr/Capc Darren Vallentgoed — Legal Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG)
- Laurie Druelle — Humanitarian Disarmament Expert
- Dr. Nathan Derejko — Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice; Assistant Professor of Law
- Amélie Larocque — Senior Humanitarian Affairs Advisor, Global Affairs Canada
- Karyn Stone — Senior Specialist, International Humanitarian Law Policy, Canadian Red Cross
If you have any questions, please direct any emails to Karyn.Stone@redcross.ca.