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| As part of Washington College of Law's long-standing commitment to international human rights and to the rule of law, WCL established the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in 1990 to work with students, faculty and the international legal community to provide scholarship and support for human rights initiatives around the world. Please feel free to contact the Center at 202-274-4180 or by e-mail at humlaw@wcl.american.edu |
The Spring/Summer 2009 Human Rights Brief Published
The Spring/Summer 2009 edition of the Human Rights Brief has been released and is now available for download and in hard copy. Topics covered in this issue include:
*US policy in Afghanistan
*Human rights defenders in the East and Horn of Africa
*US policy towards Mexico's drug war
*Detention and prosecution of alleged terrorists and combatants
*US immigration policy
*Israel's Operation Cast Lead in Gaza
*Ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
Updates from the international human rights community , NGOs, WCL, and the Center for Human Rights are also included. The Human Rights Brief, a student-run publication of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law established in 1994, maintains a strong commitment to supporting human rights practitioners and strengthening the community of human rights advocates around the world.
Webcasts of Spring Center Events Now Available On Demand
The Center has had an extremely robust season of events and conferences at WCL on a wide range of human rights issues. If you missed any ot these events or would like to review the proceedings, please visit our "Webcasts" page to watch any of them on demand. The spring events include:
* Former Special Representative of the Secretary General for Human Rights in Cambodia, the Hon. Michael D. Kirby - April 17, 2009
* Baseless Prosecutions of Human Rights Defenders in Colombia - March 24, 2009
* Human Rights and Religious Freedom in Iran: The Situation of the Baha'is - March 23, 2009
* A Step Forward or a Roadblock to Peace and Justice in Darfur? - March 19, 2009
* Human Trafficking, HIV/AIDS, and the Sex Sector - March 18, 2009
* Iraqi Refugee Crisis: Present-day Challenges & Opportunities For Lasting Solutions - March 17, 2009
* The Obama Administration and the State Secrets Privilege - March 4, 2009
* The Prevention of Torture and Other Ill-Treatment - February 23, 2009
Introducing the 2009-2010 Student Advisory Board
Congratulations to the new members of the 2009-2010 Student Advisory Board. These law students bring a wide range of experiences and skills to their new roles and are looking forward to a productive and fulfilling year ahead. The Student Advisory Board, created in 2003, is dedicated to broadening the perspectives of WCL students on human rights issues and encouraging involvement in both Center and community activities.
The new SAB is comprised of: Bryan Evans, Lauren Forbes, Carlin Moore, Anne Parsons, Alvir Sadhwani, Eleanor Thompson, and Soumya Venkatesh.
To learn more about this year's SAB, click here.
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Please join our Facebook page by searching for "Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law." It's a great way to stay updated on the Center's events and connect with others in the WCL human rights community and beyond.
Check out our Flickr page to view photos of our events. More photos will be posted in the upcoming weeks.
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