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The Call for Submissions for the 2027 Human Rights Essay Award Is Now Open!

The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual award sponsored by the Academy aimed at encouraging the production of academic articles in the field of international human rights law. The topic for 2027 will be: Democracy, Human Rights and Participation.
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Advancing the Feminist Movement in Latin America: Regional Perspectives and Strategies

AUWCL in collaboration with regional feminist organizations, convened a panel discussion on “Strategies for Advancing the Feminist Movement in Latin America.”
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AUWCL’s Dean Emeritus, Professor Claudio Grossman Discusses Human Rights and International Law in Ukraine at the European Parliament

AUWCL’s Dean Emeritus, Professor Claudio Grossman Discusses Human Rights and International Law in Ukraine at the European Parliament
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New Report on Reparations Measures in Cases of Violence and Discrimination against Women and Girls in the IAHR System

The research offers a specific analysis of compliance with reparations measures in cases of violence and discrimination against women and girls, and identifies opportunities to strengthen their monitoring within the Inter-American human rights system.
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Commemorating 50 Years of Operation Condor: A Conference at American University Washington College of Law

The Academy and partners will host an April 16 conference marking 50 years since Operation Condor, with support from Uruguay’s embassy, OAS mission, and leading human rights groups.
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CEJIL and GQUAL Urge the Inter-American Court to Recognize Parity as a Standard of Representative Democracy

CEJIL and GQUAL Urge the Inter-American Court to Recognize Parity as a Standard of Representative Democracy
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El Salvador at the Crossroads: Crimes Against Humanity under the Public Security Policy

The International Group of Experts for the Investigation of Human Rights Violations under the State of Emergency in El Salvador, appointed by the Due Process of Law Foundation presents its final report
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The Academy is Pleased to Present the Honor Jury for the 2026 Human Rights Essay Award

The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is pleased to present the Honor Jury for the 2026 Human Rights Essay Award, composed of a select group of experts in Human Rights tasked with selecting the winning essays.
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Human Rights Day - December 10, 2025

A year of work culminating in a day of celebration: our contributions to the promotion and protection of Human Rights.
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Ensuring Human Rights in Times of Crisis and Corporate Power: Colombia and the World Face the Same Challenge

The Academy held the panel discussion “Guaranteeing Human Rights in Times of Crisis and Corporate Power: Colombia and the World Face the Same Challenge.”
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