Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

American University Washington College of Law congratulates Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón, professorial lecturer in residence and co-director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, on his appointment to the United Nations Committee against Torture.

We are delighted to share that Professor Claudia Martin, Co-Director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law, presented an Amicus Curiae to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) together with the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) related to the case Gutiérrez Navas and Others vs. Honduras. Professor Martin was supported by students from our LL.M in residence program, Mosi Meza (Peru), Luis Eliud Tapia (Mexico), and Gabriel Ortiz (Venezuela), whom we sincerely thank for their commitment and dedication to researching and writing the Amicus.

This year, the KAS State of Law Program for Latin America will assume the registration costs of four Latin American teams of 3 people each (2 speakers and 1 coach), to participate in the Competition that will take place from 22 to May 26, 2023 in Washington D.C.

This conference, organized by Professor and Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman and the Academy of Human Rights, discussed the constitutional experiences of Latin Americans, especially focusing on Chile.

This year, the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law’s hopes to enhance and increase communication in the human rights community.

On September 25 and 26, The Academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) hosted a Thematic Consultation On Women’s Equal And Inclusive Representation In International Decision-Making Systems (GR 40) in partnership with GQUAL.

On September 25 and 26, The Academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) hosted a Thematic Consultation On Women’s Equal And Inclusive Representation In International Decision-Making Systems (GR 40) in partnership with GQUAL.

Addressing emerging challenges on the middle east: “How the 'laws of war' apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas” with Prof. Robert Goldman

In March 2023, Professor Rodriguez Pinzon delivered a course titled 'The Inter-American Human Rights System and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.' This significant session took place as part of the European Master's Program in Human Rights at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain