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March 9th, IHL Conference in Halifax

An ICRC boat helping out a smaller boad at sea
Photo: Ezz Zanoun, ICRC/CICR

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Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026

Time: 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Location: Dalhousie University, Weldon Law Building Room W104

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Food: Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Agenda: Conference agenda (PDF)

The John E. Read International Law Society and the Schulich School of Law of Dalhousie University are partnering with the International Humanitarian Law team at the Canadian Red Cross to host this year’s IHL Conference on Humanitarian Assistance at Sea. This FREE conference will be hosted in English and in person on Monday, March 9th, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference is open to all students, professionals, and community members.

This annual conference brings together experts from across government, armed forces, academia, and the humanitarian sector to discuss the Maritime Dimensions of Contemporary International Humanitarian Law. This year, the focus will be on the provision of humanitarian assistance and protection at sea. As armed conflicts increasingly extend to maritime domains, humanitarian assistance at sea presents unique legal and operational challenges. Examining these challenges is essential to ensure lawful, effective, and safe humanitarian action in naval contexts.