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The KCIL presented a series of legal lectures to law students in Soran university

The KCIL extended several legal lessons for law students at Soran and Halabja universities. In light of the entrenched framework that the KCIL has solidified with KRI universities under the Justice Resilience Initiative in the Kurdistan Region (KRI), This project is funded by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA). This partnership with the KRI universities aims to educate law students and familiarize them with international law. In this context, the KCIL has launched a new initiative offering several lectures on international criminal law, concentrating on how to prosecute international crimes at Soran and Halabja universities. 

Continuing with this intervention, on December 4-5, 2024, at Soran University, fourth-year students from the College of Law were introduced to international crimes and the legal responsibilities of states under international criminal law, following a two-day agenda. On the first day, the KCIL Executive Director, Hawre Ahmad, introduced the students to the concepts of genocide and war crimes, addressing several legal issues related to the nations and ethnic groups targeted by these crimes. Following this lecture, Soran University lecturer and the KCIL Executive Board member, Hassan Hussein, discussed state responsibility in the context of genocide and war crimes. On the final day of lectures at the university, Professor Mohammed Rashid delivered an online lecture on the significance of domesticating international criminal law within the Kurdistan Region. The last lecture, focused on individual criminal responsibility and its reflection in both international and domestic law, was delivered by Dr. Ebad Rohi.

Thus, the KCIL aims to acquaint law students with the latest advancements in international law, particularly in international criminal law and international humanitarian law. It is essential for students to develop the habit of engaging with international law beyond the formal curriculum, fostering a legal perspective that encourages innovation and reform. This will contribute to strengthening the legal and judicial systems in the KRI, ultimately enhancing the rule of law and promoting crisis prevention.