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AfSIL invites submissions from academics and practitioners of any nationality for its 15th annual conference on the theme
“Africa and the Challenge of Reparation in International Law.”
Contributions may address one or more of the following areas, but are not limited to them:
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Foundations, functions and content of reparation in international law
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Africa, theoretical approaches to reparation and justice
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Africa and the codification of rules on reparation in international law
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Equity considerations and reparation in international law
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Jus cogens, obligations erga omnes and reparation
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Reparation, common law and special regimes in international law
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Africa and reparation for past crimes (incl. colonialism, slavery, apartheid)
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Reparation before international courts and tribunals
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Non-contentious reparation in international law
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Reparation and unilateral sanctions in international law
Submission Guidelines​
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Please submit to contact@afsilsadi.org an abstract of 300-500 words (in English or French), together with the following:
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Title of the paper submitted
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Brief biography or CV
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Contact details
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Timeline
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Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 February 2026
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Notification of acceptance: 9 March 2026
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Deadline for participation confirmation and conference registration: 23 March 2026
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Deadline for submission of full papers: 7 September 2026
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Conference dates: 6-7 November 2026
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Deadline for optional submission of final papers for publication: 22 February 2027
