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Institut de Droit International | |
Abbreviation | IIL, IDI |
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Formation | 8 September 1873 |
Founded at | Ghent, Belgium |
Type | NGO, IGO, Society |
Legal status | Institute |
Purpose | Promote the progress of international law |
Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
Coordinates | 46°13′15″N 6°08′37″E / 46.220722°N 6.143681°E |
Region | Worldwide |
Methods | Scientific research, publications, teaching and lobbying |
Fields | International law |
Secretary-General | Marcelo Kohen |
Affiliations | Consultant - ECOSOC Consultant - HCCH |
Website | www.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]