Successful Conclusion of Two-Day International Conference at MMM Law College, Pune, India

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10 February 2026, 6 pm

The Indo-European Education Foundation (IEEF), Poland, in collaboration with Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune, proudly announces the successful completion of the Two-Day International Conference on “Human Rights in Armed Conflict: Asian–European Perspectives”, held on 6th and 7th February 2026 in Pune, India. The conference concluded with an inspiring valedictory ceremony on 7th February, marking the culmination of a truly global academic and humanitarian dialogue.

The conference was jointly organised by MMM’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College and the Indo-European Education Foundation, Poland, with the support of esteemed international partner institutions — University of Opole, Poland, and Hochschule Mittweida (University of Applied Sciences), Germany — as institutional partners of IEEF. This collaborative initiative created a vibrant international platform for scholars, legal professionals, researchers, academicians, and students from Asia and Europe to engage in meaningful and solution-oriented discourse on contemporary human rights challenges in armed conflict situations.

The conference was formally inaugurated on Friday, 6th February 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Kale Hall, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, India.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, as the Chief Guest, Col. Lalit Rai (Retd.), Senior Army Officer, Pune, as the Guest of Honour, and among the eminent guests- Prof. Dr. Vijay Khare, Director, International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University.

The programme was convened by Dr. Kranti Deshmukh, Principal, Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune, and Prof. Dr. Pradeep Kumar, President, Indo-European Education Foundation, Warsaw, Poland.

In his inaugural address, Prof. Dr. Pradeep Kumar highlighted the urgent global need for peace in a world increasingly affected by armed conflicts, geopolitical instability, and humanitarian crises. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation, strategic partnerships, and multilateral engagement between Asia and Europe. Referring to evolving global dynamics, he underscored the relevance of economic diplomacy, international trade frameworks such as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and emerging global realignments. He stressed their impact on peace, stability, and global governance. His address strongly reaffirmed IEEF’s commitment to promoting dialogue, diplomacy, education, and peace through international academic collaboration.

The conference was honoured by the presence of a distinguished group of national and international dignitaries, senior academicians, military leaders, and global experts who significantly enriched the academic depth and global stature of the event. The eminent guests included:

Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, India
Col. Lalit Rai (Retd.), Senior Army Officer, Indian Army, India
Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Khare, Head, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Maj. Gen. Shishir Mahajan (Retd.), Major General, Indian Army, India
Prof. (Dr.) Nishantha Sampath Punchihewa, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Elena Bujor, Administration, Department of Communication, Promotion and Public Relations, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thoralf Gebel, University of Applied Sciences, Mittweida, Germany
Prof. Dr. hab. Katarzyna Molek-Kozakowska (Online), Director, Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of English Philology, University of Opole, Poland
Senior Prof. Wasantha Humanitarian Seneviratne, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr. M. A. M. Hakeem, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Paweł Tyla, Attorney and Managing Partner, Paweł Tyla and Krzysztof Tyla, Special K. Attorney, Opole, Poland

Their presence reflected the truly global character of the conference and reinforced the shared commitment to advancing human rights, peacebuilding, and international legal cooperation across continents.

Over the two days, the conference hosted research paper presentations, panel discussions, expert deliberations, and interactive sessions, fostering deep academic engagement and cross-cultural perspectives. Key thematic areas included:

Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Rights of refugees and displaced persons
Gender-based violence and human dignity
Accountability for war crimes
Technology and modern warfare
Corporate responsibility in conflict zones
Media ethics in conflict reporting

A significant academic outcome of the conference was the selection of more than 60 high-quality research papers from among the presented papers for final publication as official Conference Proceedings. These proceedings will be published with a separate ISBN, ensuring formal academic recognition and global accessibility. In addition, selected outstanding research papers will be published in high-ranked international journals with separate ISSN numbers, further strengthening the global academic impact and scholarly value of the conference.

The valedictory session on 7th February 2026 reflected a shared global vision of peace, justice, human dignity, and international responsibility. Participants reaffirmed their collective commitment to strengthening human rights protection, promoting international legal accountability, and fostering sustainable peace in conflict-affected regions across the world.

The conference concluded not only with strong academic outcomes but also with a renewed spirit of international cooperation, laying a solid foundation for future Asian–European dialogue, joint research initiatives, and long-term global partnerships.

As the conference came to a close, it left behind a powerful message of unity and shared responsibility:

Together for Peace.
Together for Justice.
Together for Humanity.

“The Indo-European Education Foundation, Poland, expresses its deep appreciation to all partner institutions, organizers, speakers, delegates, scholars, and participants for making this international conference a landmark event in strengthening global academic collaboration and advancing the cause of human rights in armed conflict. Special gratitude is extended to Prof. Dr. Kranti Deshmukh for her visionary initiative and dedicated efforts in making this conference possible, as well as to the entire management and Mr. Jadhav Sir, executive president, for their understanding of the importance of such a conference and for their invaluable support in making it a grand success.”