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1. THIS THURSDAY! MUNCHING ON HUMAN RIGHTS FEATURING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HADAR HARRIS!
   Thurs., Sept. 10, 12pm - 1:20pm, Rm. 602
   Interested in human rights but stuck studying civil procedure and contracts? Munching on Human Rights is an introductory program designed to educate and engage students, especially 1Ls, about basic issues in international human rights and humanitarian law. Held once a month, Munching gives you a great opportunity to informally interact with WCL's internationally known faculty and get a "taste" of international law.
   
   The topic of the first session is "An Introduction to Human Rights Law and the Treaty Reporting Process" and will feature the Center's Executive Director, Hadar Harris. All students are welcome. Munching is only held during the Fall semester so don't miss out! Pizza will be served! Questions? Email humlaw@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4180.
   
   

2. WAR CRIMES RESEARCH OFFICE STATUS UPDATES VOLUNTEER MEETING
   Thurs., Sept. 10, 12pm, 2nd floor conference room at 4301 50th Street
   Please join us for the first Status Updates meeting of the year. The WCRO posts to its website regular chronologies of significant events and landmark decisions in international courts and tribunals. Status Updates teams of students are responsible for monitoring the activities of these tribunals, summarizing their findings and reporting them to the WCRO. Teams meet with the WCRO Assistant Director and Staff Assistant every other week to discuss developments in the field. Status Updates are monitored mostly on volunteers' own time, but benefit from collaboration and guidance, making this a good opportunity for 1Ls and others who want to learn more about international criminal justice. In recent years, teams monitored the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, International Criminal Court, Special Court for Sierra Leone, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. For additional information, email warcrimes@wcl.american.edu.
   

3. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS CONFERENCE ON CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
   September 11-12, 2009, 8am - 5pm, WCL and Georgetown
   

   American University Washington College of Law (WCL) is co-hosting the International Association of Law Schools (IALS) Conference on Constitutional Law with Georgetown University Law Center this weekend. WCL will host the first day of the conference Friday, Sept. 11, and Georgetown will host on Saturday. More than 100 constitutional law professors are expected to attend.

   “We are proud to host the IALS conference which will bring together such a remarkable group of internationally renowned constitutional law experts,” said Dean Claudio Grossman.  “Their depth of expertise and the diverse array of topics to be discussed will create an historic program.”

   WCL Professors Jamin Raskin, and Herman Schwartz are among the conference presenters. Raskin will present during a plenary session on Religion, State, and the Constitution, and Schwartz will participate in a Comparative Constitutional Law panel. Grossman will deliver opening remarks Friday morning.
   
   For additional information, please contact Amira Khair at AALS at akhair@aals.org or visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/news/ialsconference2009.cfm.
   

4. LUNCH WITH HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTITIONERS (part of the Nuts and Bolts of Being a Human Rights Attorney Lunchtime Series)
   Tues., Sept. 15, 12pm - 1:20pm, Rm. 503 (RSVP Required -- Sign Up Today!)
   Join the Center for an intimate discussion with human rights practitioners working to defend human rights in government, international organizations as well as domestically. These sessions are limited to 20 participants. To RSVP, send an email to humlaw@wcl.american.edu with "Lunch with Practititioners" in the subject line. Lunch will be provided. Questions? Email humlaw@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4180.
   
   

5. REGISTER TODAY! 2L/3L PUBLIC INTEREST SPEED NETWORKING EVENT
   Tues., Sept. 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, 6th Floor Dining Area
   The Office of Career and Professional Development invites all 2Ls and 3Ls to join us for the Third Annual WCL Public Interest Speed Networking Event Tuesday, September 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the sixth floor dining area. Registration is now open on CareerLink. Space is limited, so register early.
   
   During the speed networking rounds, students will visit with attorneys who are grouped by practice type. A reception will follow, providing further opportunities for conversations with practitioners.  Registered students are required to attend both the speed networking rounds and the reception.
   
   Speed Networking is a great opportunity to learn from and network with attorneys working for government agencies or with public interest organizations, including many WCL alumni. Some of these attorneys will conduct interviews later in the year at the Equal Justice Works Career Fair and/or the Greater DC/Baltimore Public Service Career Fair.
   
   Employers Scheduled to Participate Include: Alliance for Justice, American Law Division, Congressional Research Service, Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, Ayuda, CASA de Maryland, DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section - U.S. DOJ, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FTC Bureau of Competition, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto, LLP, Law Office of Nancy Lawrence, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, National Labor Relations Board, Native American Rights Fund, Neighborhood Legal Services Program, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Public Defender's Office for Loudoun, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties, Service Employees International Union, Service Members Legal Defense Network, South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), TEACH for America, The Children's Law Center, United States Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy and more.

   For additional information, contact jshirk@wcl.american.edu.
   
   
6. THE AFRICAN JUSTICE INITIATIVE (AJI) INTRODUCTORY MEETING
   Wed., Sept. 16, 12:30pm - 1:20pm, Rm. 602
   The African Justice Initiative (AJI) will hold an introductory informational meeting on Wednesday, 9/16, in room 602 from 12:30-1:20 pm.  Come eat some pizza and find out what AJI is all about! The African Justice Initiative aspires to create: 1) Awareness of the complex issues that plague the diverse countries of the African continent.  By fostering discussion, we hope awareness will bring action; and 2) Opportunities for WCL students to gain practical experience in this region of the world.  Our current projects include working with our affiliate organizations in Cameroon and South Africa to provide summer internship experiences.  If you are interested in either working in an African country, or creating awareness of legal and social issues therein, we encourage you to come to the meeting on 9/16 and join our initiative. For more information, please contact: Tim Serie at tserie@gmail.com or Nutan Patel at nutan.patel@american.edu.
   
   
7. HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE FOR LLM STUDENTS (part of the Nuts and Bolts of Being a Human Rights Attorney Lunchtime Series)
   Wed., Sept. 16, 3:30pm - 4:20pm, Rm. 528
   Are you an LLM student interested in strengthening your skills as a human rights attorney? Join the Center and your fellow colleagues for a monthly discussion of cutting edge practices in human rights work. Discussion will be facilitated by Prof. Hadar Harris, Prof. Meetali Jain, and other members of WCL's esteemed faculty. Light snacks will be served. Questions? Email humlaw@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4180.
   
   
8. WCL INTERNATIONAL WEEK KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 17TH!
   September 17-26
   Faculty, students, staff, and other members of the WCL community are invited to partake in this series of weeklong events. The goal is to promote awareness of international law in an attempt to better understand what it means to live in an international community. International Week highlights all of WCL's international programs, promotes awareness of international law and celebrates the school's cultural diversity. Events include the Annual Embassy Reception, International Week Speaker featuring Sally E. Merry, as well as lectures, panels, luncheons and socials - all hosted by various offices within WCL. The entire WCL community is invited to attend the events. A few events are listed below. For the full list of events and to receive more info please visit our website at wcl.american.edu/ilsp/llm_international_wk.cfm. All international week events are marked with an asterisk.
   
   
9. ILSP PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK DINNER (and the 2nd Annual International Photo Competition) *
   Thurs., Sept. 17th, 7:30pm, 6th Floor Student Lounges
   ILSP invites the entire WCL community to bring food and share the world's cultures at this year's potluck dinner. Sign up in room 338 or call 202-274-4112 or email eghebremicael@wcl.american.edu with questions.
   
   

10. UNITED STATES V. DENEDO PANEL DISCUSSION
    Tues., Sept. 22, 12pm - 1:30pm, Rm. 603
    Please join the National Institute of Military Justice for lunch on Tuesday, September 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Room 603 for a discussion of the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision and its impact on military justice. Panelists Include: Eugene R. Fidell, President, National Institute of Military Justice; Pratik A. Shah, Assistant to the Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice; Dwight H. Sullivan, Senior Appellate Defense Counsel, Air Force Appellate Defense Division; and Moderator: Prof. Stephen I. Vladeck, Washington College of Law. Please RSVP to Irina Vayner at ivayner@wcl.american.edu by Friday, September 18 at 5pm.  Lunch will be provided. For additional information, please contact the National Institute of Military Justice at (202) 274-4322.
    

11. RSVP TODAY! GENDER AND CLIMATE CHANGE *
    Tues., Sept. 22, 3pm - 4pm, 6th Floor Student Lounges
    Did you know that Climate Change affects men and women differently? Please join us for an international week panel featuring Professor David Hunter (WCL) and Ilana Solomon (ActionAid DC). Be part of the discussion as we learn about the emerging issues in gender and climate change and discuss current strategies, both at the local and international level, that seek to mainstream gender considerations into climate change mitigation efforts.  All students, faculty and staff are welcome!  Refereshements will be served.  Co- sponsored by the Women and International Law Program and the Environmental Law Society of Washington College of Law.  RSVP to wilp@wcl.american.edu.
    
    
12. CONTROVERSIAL CONVERSATIONS IN HUMAN RIGHTS: DOES TORTURE WORK? *
    Thurs., Sept. 23, 12pm - 1:20pm, 6th Floor Student Lounge
    

    This first installment of the Center's new lunchtime talk series will be facilitated by Center Executive Director Hadar Harris. "Controversial conversations" aims to foster a dialogue among students about contentious, cutting-edge human rights issues and to view these issues from innovative angles. Other topics will be explored in sessions in November, February, and April (Dates and times to be announced). Each conversation will be facilitated by noted members of the WCL community. For additional information, please contact humlaw@wcl.american.edu. Lunch will be served!
    

13. DEAN'S DIVERSITY LUNCH WITH ACTING COMMISSIONER ISHIMARU,EEOC “A CIVIL RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE” *
    Thurs., Sept. 24, 12pm - 2pm, 6th Floor JD Lounge
    Please join us for what promises to be an interesting discussion. For additional information, please contact Sherry Weaver at 202 274-4032 or by emailing sweaver@wcl.american.edu.
    
    
14. SIGN-UP FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WEEK SOCCER COMPETITION *
    Sat., Sept. 26, 11am, Massachusetts Ave. Fields
    Join us for the 3rd annual one day soccer competition for the WCL community hosted by the ILSP for Int’l Week. Sign-up as a team or individually.  Maximum teams of 8 players (minimum of 6). One female must be on the field at all times. If signing up individually you will be placed on a team. HOW TO SIGN-UP: 1) Visit the 6th floor from 12pm - 1pm; 2) Visit the WCL lobby everyday (except Friday); 3) Visit Bill Churma in the ILSP office. QUESTIONS: Email Bill at wchurma@wcl.american.edu.

Community Events

1. RAMADAN FILM FESTIVAL AT AU
   First Screening: Thurs., Sept. 10, 6pm - 8pm, AU Main Campus - Butler Boardroom
   In observance of the month of Ramadan, join us for an evening of film and intercultural dialogue as part of the 20,000 Dialogues Project. Presented by the Intercultural Management Institute. IMI is honored to host Luby Ismail, president of Connecting Cultures and Daniel Tutt of Unity Productions for discussions of the award-winning films presented during the festival. For more information, please contact Sharena at imi@american.edu.
   
   
2. BUILDING ONE AMERICA: A NATIONAL SUMMIT ON REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY
   Thursday, September 17 - Friday, September 18, 2009
   Lincoln Park United Methodist Church - Washington, DC
   

   This important conference will bring together those working to strengthen local communities with experts, elected officials and key representatives of the Obama administration to build a better America.
   
   Hear from Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Obama
   HUD Deputy Secretary Ron Sims
   Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.)
   HUD Assistant Secretary John Trasvina and other key leaders
   
   Founding Sponsors: Metropolitan Area Research Council, Gamaliel Foundation, Institute on Race & Poverty (University of Minnesota), Kirwan Institute (Ohio State University), Poverty & Race Research Action Council, NJ Regional Coalition, BRIDGE (Baltimore), SE Pennsylvania First Suburbs Project, Ohio Organizing Collaborative. Supporting Sponsors: Innovative Housing Institute, Inclusive Communities Project of Texas, Brookings Institution Metropolitan Department
   
   Register on-line at www.buildingoneamerica.org. Conference Headquarters: 7910 Shreve Road, Falls Church, Virginia 22043 | Phone: 703-698-8151 | E-mail: info@BuildingOneAmerica.org.

Announcements & Professional Development Opportunities

1. SIGN UP TODAY! NEW ELP FOR FALL 2009 LOOKING AT IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM!
   Get Out of the Classroom and Into the World!
   This fall, join the Center's Student Advisory Board for an ELP exploring the right to education in the U.S for immigrant students. ELPs take students into the field to engage them in exploring human rights problems within the US, humanizing the learning experience, fostering critical analysis, and charging classroom learning with transformative potential. Participants commit to attending all ELP sessions (usually four) to meet and visit people involved on all sides of an ongoing human rights issue. If you would like to participate in this ELP, contact Center Program Coordinator Maria Lokshin at mlokshin@wcl.american.edu and put "Education ELP" in the subject line.
   
   
2. DEAN CLAUDIO GROSSMAN SEEKS DEAN'S FELLOW FOR FALL 09 SEMESTER
   

   Dean Grossman is seeking a dean's fellow for the fall semester, 20 hours per week, with the possibility of extending through the spring 2010 semester.  Position involves researching human rights and freedom of expression.  Ability to read Spanish is required.  Interested upper-level students should promptly email a one-page cover letter and resume to deans-office@wcl.american.edu with "Dean Grossman Dean's Fellow Application" in the subject line.
   

3. JENNIFER DE LAURENTIIS, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN, SEEKS DEAN'S FELLOW FOR FALL SEMESTER
   

   Jennifer de Laurentiis, Special Assistant to the Dean, is seeking a Dean's Fellow for the fall semester, with the possibility of extending through the spring semester.  The position involves 12 hours per week of legal research and writing concerning the prohibition of torture, as well as administrative tasks.  Interested students should promptly submit a one-page cover letter and resume via e-mail to jdelaurentiis@wcl.american.edu and reference "Dean's Fellow" in the subject line.
   

4. DEAN'S FELLOW OPPORTUNITY AT THE WAR CRIMES RESEARCH OFFICE FOR FALL SEMESTER

   The WCRO seeks a Dean's Fellow to provide administrative assistance to its Summer Law Program in The Hague. We are looking for students to assist in developing course materials, marketing the program and undertaking administrative tasks. We value attention to detail, strong organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Experience or interest in international law, program management and study abroad are all great assets. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Susana SáCouto, Director, War Crimes Research Office, by email at warcrimes@wcl.american.edu. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by our office at 4301 50th Street NW, Suite 102, call us at 202-274-4067 or e-mail warcrimes@wcl.american.edu.
   

5. 2ND ANNUAL ILSP INTERNATIONAL WEEK PHOTO COMPETITION! 
   (Deadline to submit photos is this Thursday, September 10, 2009!)
   The ILSP wants your photos!  Categories include: Architecture, Nature, Humor and Faces of the World.  Participants can submit up to 4 photos each (1 per category).  Please submit photos to wchurma@wcl.american.edu by September 10th.  The contest is open to all AU and WCL students, faculty, staff and alumni.  Visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/international_week_photo.cfm for more information. Winners will be chosen at the International Week Potluck Dinner to be held during International Week (September 17, 2009 at 7:30pm in the 6th Floor Lounges). 
   

6. RESEARCH ASSISTANT: WAR ON TERROR AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
   An opportunity is available for a student with excellent research skills to provide assistance in the research and preparation of the second edition of ‘The War on Terror and the Framework of International Law’, published by Cambridge University Press in 2005. The student would work directly with the author, Helen Duffy, who is the Legal Director of INTERIGHTS, an international human rights organization, though this work is done in her personal capacity.
   
   The first edition of the book has been widely distributed and critically appraised as an important resource for policy makers, lawyers, students and interested citizens in understanding the law and how it been applied or misapplied in the aftermath of 9/11(reviews available through www.interights.org).
   
   The second edition will involve research and analysis of recent developments in international practice, alongside evolving international standards. Since 2005 international practice has moved on in significant and often troubling ways. Critical controversial issues now include the practice of 'extraordinary rendition,' the nature of torture and ill treatment and accountability obligations, terrorist black 'lists'’ the ‘preventative’ use of criminal law and the reactions of national, international and regional the courts to terrorism and counter-terrorism post-9/11.  Like the original book, the second edition would approach the legal framework as an intersecting whole rather thaN - as tends to happen - compartmentalized and fragmented. It would therefore address issues relating to the use of force; criminal law as tool against terrorism; developments in humanitarian law; human rights; state responsibility for terrorism; and intersections between these areas.
   
   While the author cannot offer remuneration, providing assistance may represent an opportunity to engage with and develop expertise in many of the key international legal issues of our time, and would be recognized in the book itself. While there is flexibility as to time available and areas of focus; the only requirements are excellent research skills and sound knowledge of international law in some of the relevant areas highlighted above. To express interest or with any questions please feel free to contact Helen Duffy helenandluca@hotmail.com.
   

7. PACE LAW SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT MOOT COURT COMPETITION (Deadline September 15th)
   The War Crimes Research Office is looking for three J.D. students interested in representing WCL in the 2010 Pace Law School International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Competition, Regional Round for the Americas and Caribbean, which will be held from January 29-31, 2010 in White Plains, NY. 
   
   The ICC Moot Competition requires teams to submit three short memorials (briefs) based on the three participants in ICC prosecutions - the prosecutor, the defense, and victims’ advocates. Each team will then participate in three rounds of oral arguments with the opportunity of arguing from all three perspectives. The two highest scored teams will advance to the finals in The Hague to compete against qualifying teams from other areas of the world. 
   
   Students in their second or third year, with background in international criminal or humanitarian law, are particularly encouraged to apply for our team. Interested applicants should send us their name, year, resume, transcript and a description of why they want to participate in the competition and relevant coursework.
   
   Email your application to warcrimes@wcl.american.edu or drop it off at our office at 4301 50th Street NW, Suite 102. The deadline for applications is September 15, 2009.
   

8. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS VOLUNTEER/WORK-STUDY LEGAL INTERN POSITIONS (Deadline September 15)
   The Office of Special Investigations detects, investigates, and takes legal action to denaturalize naturalized U.S. citizens who, prior to their naturalization, participated abroad in acts of genocide or in acts of torture or extrajudicial killings committed under color of foreign law.  The Office is also responsible for detecting, investigating and taking legal action to denaturalize and/or deport U.S. citizens or residents who participated in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution between 1933 and 1945. 
   
   Internships are for Spring 2010 in Washington, DC. Second and third year law students qualify to apply but must pass a background investigation. Interns can expect substantial legal research and writing assignments.  There are also opportunities to assist trial attorneys with litigation-related tasks.  The position requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. The internship is unpaid but students may receive work-study credit. To apply, please submit a resume, writing sample to osiinterns@usdoj.gov.
   
   
9. FELLOWSHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AT HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH: NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, DC or LONDON (Deadline September 25th)
   Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program. Human Rights Watch is known for its impartial and reliable human rights reporting on over 70 countries worldwide, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in affecting the policy of the US and other influential governments toward human rights abusers.
   
   Job Description: Fellows work full-time for one year with Human Rights Watch in New York, Washington, D.C., or London. Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Past fellows have conducted research and advocacy on numerous different issues in countries all over the world. A few recent examples are: a project on the rights of Iraqi refugees in Syria and Lebanon; on violations of the rights of girls in juvenile custody in New York State; on corporal punishment of children in southern public schools in the US; on the rights of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal and India; on abuses against Sri Lankan migrant domestic workers; and abuses committed in the context of the Naxal conflict in Chhattisgarh state, India.
   
   Qualifications: Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly desired. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur is also valued. Depending on the fellowship for which they wish to apply, prospective fellows must be graduates of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience (please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for the specific requirements of the various fellowships at http://www.hrw.org/node/82286).
   
   Fellowships begin in September 2010. The salary for 2010-2011 fellows will be $49,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits.
   
   To Apply: Applicants are responsible for compiling complete application packets which must include the following: cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, at least one unedited, unpublished writing sample, an official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one-year graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school courses and an official letter from the graduate program confirming enrollment).
   
   Complete applications (including transcripts and recommendations) for 2010-2011 fellowships must be received no later than September 25, 2009. Applications should be sent by e-mail, under single cover and as PDF files, to fellowship@hrw.org with the name of the fellowship in the subject line.
   
   Applicants must be available for interviews in New York from early November to mid-December 2009. Inquiries may be directed to fellowship@hrw.org. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. Application Deadline: September 25, 2009. Website: http://www.hrw.org/en/about/fellowships.
   
   
10. GENOCIDE INTERVENTION NETWORK (GI-NET) IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 CARL WILKENS FELLOWSHIP (Deadline November 1st)
    The Carl Wilkens Fellowship provides emerging leaders with conflict and advocacy training, organizing tools, leadership training, and the resources to build sustained political will to end genocide. Named in honor of Carl Wilkens, the only American to remain in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide, the Carl Wilkens Fellowship gives ordinary citizens the skills and resources they need to become movement leaders in their own communities. If you, or someone you know, are interested in learning more about the Wilkens Fellowship, please visit: http://www.genocideintervention.net/advocate/wilkens/overview. Applications are due no later than November 1st, 2009. The link to the application is: http://www.genocideintervention.net/advocate/wilkens/apply. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Jessica Reveri, Carl Wilkens Fellowship Coordinator, at reveri@genocideintervention.net.
    
    

11. INVITATION TO SUBMIT ESSAYS IN DEDICATION TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS (Deadline Oct. 1st)
    The Modern American (TMA) announces the American University - Washington College of Law (WCL) essay competition, open to all full-time and part-time law students enrolled in and attending an accredited law school in the United States. This competition is co-sponsored by WCL in conjunction with the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

    The Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (WBA) and WCL share an important history in advancing women in the law and women’s rights.  TMA celebrates this joint history by creating a writing competition that highlights the intersection between immigration and violence against women.  In both the domestic and international contexts, immigration and violence are inexorably connected.  This timely issue marks the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th.  This contest will commemorate these landmarks by highlighting the often invisible link between immigration and violence, specifically violence against women. The winner of the competition will not only receive $1,000, but will also have the opportunity to publish his/her essay in TMA. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: October 1st, 2009, at noon est. For additional information, please contact Tatiana Miranda, Editor-in-Chief,The Modern American at t.miranda17@gmail.com.
    

12. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2010 HUMAN RIGHTS ESSAY AWARD
    The Academy is proud to announce the topic of the 2010 Human Rights Essay Award. This year's topic for the essay in English is: "The Rights of Freedom of Expression and International Human Rights Law." Deadline for submissions is February 1, 2010 at 10am EST.
    
    About the Award: This annual competition seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly works in international human rights law. The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law grants two Awards, one for the best article in English and one for the best article in Spanish. The Jury deciding the Award will be comprised of professionals with a recognized expertise in international human rights law. The best articles may be published in the American University International Law Review. A comprehensive list of rules is available at: www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/hraward.cfm. If you have questions please contact the Academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at 202-274-4070 or via email at hracademy@wcl.american.edu.
    
    
    

    
    
    

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