Having successfully passed the written stage, the team of students from the Institute of Law of the Russian-Armenian University represented Armenia at the 45th Jean-Pictet Competition on International Humanitarian Law, which took place in Antalya, Turkey, from February 8 to 15, 2025.

Anna Yeritsyan, Kristina Avetisyan, and Ani Jragհatspanyan demonstrated their knowledge and skills in international law, competing successfully against teams from countries such as Brazil, India, the USA, Ecuador, and others. This allowed the team to make significant progress in the prestigious international competition.

This year, the Russian-Armenian University team participated in the competition with the support of the Armenian International Law Association (AILA) and financial assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation in Armenia.

The team's coach was Narek Abgaryan, a lecturer at the Chair of International and European Law at the RAU Institute of Law and a co-founder of the Armenian International Law Association (AILA).

Team members emphasized that the Jean-Pictet Competition is not only an opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills but also an excellent platform for gaining new knowledge, expanding professional contacts, and establishing international connections. Participation in such competitions allows RAU students to compete with the best teams from various countries and continents. This year, the competition featured 46 teams from 29 countries.

The Jean-Pictet Competition, held annually since 1989, is one of the most prestigious in the field of international humanitarian law. Named after Swiss jurist Jean Pictet (1914–2002), Vice President of the ICRC and one of the authors of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols, the competition provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop practical knowledge and skills in rapid decision-making under challenging conditions, with only 1–2 hours to prepare for each round.