2025 Human Rights Day ENG- Header

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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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Staff and Panelists

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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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4th Discussion Roundtable on Strategic Litigation on Gender-Based Violence in Latin America

On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Academy and the War Crimes Research Office hosted the 4th Discussion Roundtable on Strategic Litigation on Gender-Based Violence in Latin America of the Latin American Network for Gender-based Strategic Litigation.
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Assessment of the Human Rights Situation in Colombia – A Conversation with Alberto Yepes

Assessment of the Human Rights Situation in Colombia – A Conversation with Alberto Yepes
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Dr. Escobar Hernández at the International Conference of Immunity

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The Academy Honors the Life and Legacy of Professor Concepción Escobar Hernández

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Concepción Escobar Hernández, who sadly passed on August 28, 2025, in Madrid. Dr. Escobar Hernández led a life dedicated to public service, intellectual curiosity, and fostering cross-cultural diplomacy.
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Women in Afghanistan Protesting for Liberty

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OAS Member States Explore Legal Action on Taliban Abuses Against Afghan Women

OAS Member States Explore Legal Action on Taliban Abuses Against Afghan Women
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Co-directors Claudia Martin, Diego Rodriguez-Pinzon with Professor Claudio Grossman and Juan Jose Ruda Santolaria

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Panel Discussion on the Current Issues in the International Law Commission

The Academy thanks ASIL for welcoming and providing a valuable platform to co-host the panel “Current Issues in the International Law Commission: The View from Inside”
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Event on Multilateralism

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Launch of the First Panel Discussion on Human Rights Month 2025

The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law proudly inaugurated Human Rights Month 2025 with its first panel discussion
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Human Rights Essay Awards

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2025 Essay Award Winners

The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law proudly presents the 2025 winners.
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Honor Jury Award 2025 - ENG

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Meet the Experts: The 2025 Human Rights Essay Award Honor Jury

The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law proudly presents the 2025 Honor Jury. This panel is entrusted with evaluating this year’s extraordinary submissions and selecting the final three winning essays.
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