Institut de Droit International

Institute of International Law
Institut de Droit International
AbbreviationIIL, IDI
Formation8 September 1873; 151 years ago (1873-09-08)
Founded atGhent, Belgium
TypeNGO, IGO, Society
Legal statusInstitute
PurposePromote the progress of international law
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Coordinates46°13′15″N 6°08′37″E / 46.220722°N 6.143681°E / 46.220722; 6.143681
Region
Worldwide
MethodsScientific research, publications, teaching and lobbying
FieldsInternational law
Secretary-General
Marcelo Kohen
AffiliationsConsultant - ECOSOC
Consultant - HCCH
Websitewww.idi-iil.org
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The Institute of International Law (French: Institut de Droit International) is an organization devoted to the study and development of international law, whose membership comprises the world's leading public international lawyers. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1904.[1]

  1. ^ "Nobel Peace Prize" – via The Institute of International Law.