INTER-UNIVERSITY DEBATE COMPETITION, 2026Organised by the Centre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CHRHL) ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, DehradunTheme: “Can Human Rights Survive War? Sovereignty, Power Politics, and Accountability in Today’s Conflicts”1. IntroductionThe ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun, is pleased to announce the Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026, to be held on 18th and 27th November 2026 in hybrid mode. 2. About the UniversityThe ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (hereinafter “the University”), was established under The ICFAI University Act, 2003 (Act No. 16 of 2003), passed by the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Governor on 8th July 2003. Since its establishment, the University has remained committed to quality education, academic excellence, professional development and the holistic growth of its students.The University has received recognition at both national and international levels. In the World Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Rankings 2020, released by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), it was ranked 44th globally and was the only non-governmental institution among the two Indian universities featured. It has also been awarded the certificate for E-Learning Excellence of Academic Digitization (e-LEAD), reflecting its commitment to innovation and digital education.3. About the CompetitionThe Centre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CHRHL), ICFAI Law School, is organising the Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026. The competition will follow the Oxford-Style Debate format and will comprise four stages: Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final. Virtual rounds will be held on 18th November 2026, and on-campus rounds on 27th November 2026. The competition seeks to promote critical thinking, legal reasoning and informed debate on contemporary human rights issues.4. Event ParticularsParticularsDetailsEventInter-University Debate Competition, 2026Organised byCentre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, DehradunDates18th November 2026 (Virtual); 27th November 2026 (On-campus)VenueThe ICFAI University, DehradunLast Date of Registration16th November 2026Registration Fee₹1,500 (teams from external institutions); ₹800 (teams from The ICFAI University, Dehradun, other than the Law Department)Prize Pool₹17,000+ along with certificates and trophies5. ScheduleDateRound16th November 2026Last date for registration18th November 2026Preliminary Round and Quarter-Final (Virtual)27th November 2026Semi-Final and Final (Offline)6. Debate MotionsPreliminary Round: This house believes that state sovereignty should not override international human rights obligations during armed conflict.Quarter-Final: This house believes that humanitarian intervention is driven more by political interests than by genuine humanitarian concern.Semi-Final: This house believes that international institutions such as the ICC are effective in deterring war crimes.Final: The motion will remain confidential until the Semi-Final results are announced.7. EligibilityThe competition is open to students pursuing undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in any discipline at a UGC recognised university or college.Each team shall consist of two speakers from the same university or institutionMultiple teams from the same institution may participate.Participants must fulfil all registration requirements and abide by the rules of the competition.The Organising Committee reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any participant at any stage of the competition.8. Prizes and RecognitionAwardPrizeWinner₹8,000, trophy and certificate of meritRunner-Up₹6,000, trophy and certificate of meritBest Speaker₹3,000, trophy and certificate of meritAll participants shall receive an e-certificate of participation.9. Registration ProcedureRegistration Form: Complete the online registration form with the details of both speakers and their institution.Identity Proof: Upload a valid identity card or bonafide certificate for each speaker.Team Roles: Nominate the First Speaker, the Second Speaker and the Team Leader.Registration Fee: Pay the applicable fee and upload a screenshot of confirmed payment in the registration google form.Confirmation: The Organising Committee will confirm registration by email within a reasonable time and issue a Team Code to the Team Leader.Completion: Registration is complete only upon receipt of the confirmation email and the Team Code.Registration Form: https://forms.gle/QijxCJbyW94ZodJj8Payment Link: https://www.iudehradun.edu.in/DehradunConference/inter-college-debate.aspx10. Contact DetailsStudent Convenors:Mr. Shreyas Rastogi: 9219326969Mr. Rupesh Kumar: 8002969628Email: chrhl@iudehradun.edu.inThe Organising Committee looks forward to welcoming all participants to Dehradun.The post Debate Competition | Can Human Rights Survive War? | ICFAI Law School | ICFAI University | Dehradun | Register by 16th November 2026 appeared first on LawOF.