Guest Lecture by Assist. Prof. Swati Rani (Acropolis Institute of Law, INDIA)

📖 Lecture Topic: "Humanity in War: The Continuing Relevance of International Humanitarian Law”
📅 Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 17:15 – 19:00 CET
💻 Format: Online

This lecture examines the role of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in protecting civilians during contemporary armed conflicts. It introduces the fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality, military necessity, and precaution under the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols. The lecture explores emerging challenges, including urban warfare, forced displacement, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the use of drones and autonomous weapons. Through contemporary examples, students will analyze the legal obligations of States and non-State armed groups, the protection of vulnerable populations, and mechanisms for accountability. The session aims to develop critical understanding of civilian protection and humanitarian principles in modern warfare.

Join us to gain valuable insights into the Humanity in War: The Continuing Relevance of International Humanitarian Law, Ownership and Creativity, presented by an experienced academic with a global perspective.
 
How to Participate:
If you wish to attend, please contact us at siapl@ug.edu.pl to receive the event link.
 
We warmly welcome all members and friends of our Faculty community to this engaging and thought-provoking session!

Swati Rani is an Assistant Professor of Law at Acropolis Institute of Law, Indore, affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), and a doctoral researcher at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya. She holds an LL.B. from the University of Delhi, an LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law from Gujarat National Law University, and a B.Com. (Hons.) from the University of Delhi. She has qualified the UGC-NET in Law and has more than seven years of teaching and academic experience across leading law institutions. Her academic and research interests span Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Fundamental Rights, Artificial Intelligence and Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Technology and Data Protection, and emerging questions of legal personality and animal rights. Her doctoral research focuses on the evolving jurisprudence of pet custody in India, with comparative perspectives.She has presented research at numerous national and international conferences and World Congresses, addressing AI governance, fundamental rights, climate governance, judicial independence, international trade, children’s rights, gender justice, and sustainable development. Her publications include research on AI regulation, environmental transparency, judicial independence, women’s participation in international trade, consumer protection, and natural justice, including Scopus-indexed publications and  2026 IEEE conference publication. She has served as a keynote speaker, invited resource person, moot court judge, curriculum coordinator, and faculty coordinator for various academic committees. Her academic contributions have been recognized through the Top Achiever Award for Best Professor of 2025 and the Lifetime Legacy Award 2025 for Emerging Star Educationist.