The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, responsible for settling legal disputes between states and issuing advisory opinions on questions of international law. Unlike other committees, ICJ simulations mirror real courtroom procedures and require participants to present legal arguments, analyse treaties, and interpret case law.
Advanced committee (LLB/llm STUDENTS ONLY)
Alleged Violations of Human Rights by Rwanda on the Territory of the Congo
(Democratic Republic of the Congo v. Rwanda)
This case concerns allegations by the Democratic Republic of the Congo that Rwanda committed serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law on Congolese territory through acts linked to armed intervention, including alleged breaches of the DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The dispute raises complex questions of state responsibility, human rights protections, international humanitarian law, treaty obligations, and the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
Delegates will examine the legal responsibility of states for conduct beyond their borders, the protection of civilians during armed conflict, and the extent to which international courts can exercise jurisdiction over alleged violations of fundamental international law.
Delegate
Guide
This guide introduces participants to the memorial format and procedural rules followed in the International Court of Justice simulation. It aligns with international legal standards and outlines everything teams need to prepare for the case. Each team is required to submit a written memorial representing their assigned role — either as the Applicant or the Respondent.