Nov 05 Mon
2018

International Law Conference on Reparation to Individuals for Violations of International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law

08:00AM - 10:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma YT01-01 Grossman Hall

International human rights law and international humanitarian law have embraced the principle of reparation and even expanded traditional mechanisms of reparation in response to the nature of the violations.  The treatment of reparation to individuals in these fields is extensive yet varied.  The purpose of this event is to explore the topic of “reparation to individuals for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law” both theoretically and practically.   The goals is to identify contentious points and points of agreement in the international legal community in order to promote development in this important area of international law.  The panels are composed of prominent members of the international legal community and will cover general principles of reparation, reparation in the universal and regional systems, reparation under human rights law and humanitarian law, and reparation in transitional justice.   More information to come!

Organizer

Special Events & Continuing Legal Education

Special Events & CLE

202-274-4075
secle@wcl.american.edu

Where

Washington College of Law
Tenley Campus - Yuma YT01-01 Grossman Hall
4300 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington DC
20016