How the 'laws of war' apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas

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

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, in collaboration with the LLM Board and the War Crime Research Office, we held an event intending to analyze the application of international humanitarian law in the current conflict between Hamas and Israel.
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Prof. Diego Rodríguez-Pinzon participated as invited expert to the "Pacific Learning Exchange on the United Nations Convention against Torture"

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Prof. Diego Rodríguez-Pinzon participated as an invited expert to the “Pacific Learning Exchange on the United Nations Convention against Torture” 

Prof. Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón participated as an invited expert in the Pacific Learning Exchange on the UN Convention against Torturet; which took place in Natadola, Fiji.
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Thematic Consultation On Women's Equal And Inclusive Representation In International Decision-Making Systems

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Thematic Consultation On Women's Equal And Inclusive Representation In International Decision-Making Systems

The Academy Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) collaborates with GQUAL on a campaign to promote gender parity in international tribunals and monitoring bodies.
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Adelante! Honoring  Hispanic Heritage Month

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Adelante! Honoring  Hispanic Heritage Month

Latin American Law Student Association (LaLSA) Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Professor Diego Rodriguez-Pinzon was invited to participate as a speaker in the "Meeting on Good Practices and Advocacy"

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Professor Diego Rodriguez-Pinzon was invited to participate as a speaker in the “Meeting on Good Practices and Advocacy for Implementation and Compliance of International Recommendations on Human Rights" held in Guatemala.

On September 5, 2023, Prof.  Diego Rodriguez-Pinzon was invited to participate as a speaker in the “Meeting on Good Practices and  Advocacy for Implementation and Compliance of International Recommendations on Human Rights.” 
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Professor Claudia Martin's participation the International Mission of Observation in Honduras during 2023

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Professor Claudia Martin’s participation the International Mission of Observation in Honduras during 2023

In 2023, Professor Claudia Martin, Co-Director of the Academy of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, was a member of the International Mission of Observation in Honduras (MIO – Honduras), organized by the Due Process of Law Foundation.
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AUWCL Celebrates 28th Annual International Moot Court

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AUWCL Celebrates 28th Annual International Moot Court

International Competition Focuses on Fighting Racial Injustice and Preparing Next Generation of Human Rights Attorneys
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Former American University Washington College of Law Dean, Thomas Buergenthal, Passes Away at 89

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Former American University Washington College of Law Dean, Thomas Buergenthal, Passes Away at 89

Remembering the Life of Human Rights Advocate and Holocaust Survivor Thomas Buergenthal
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Presentation of the Final Report of the IACHR Panel

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Human Rights Month in 2023 began on May 31st with the panel titled "Presentation of the Final Report of the IACHR Panel.".

Human Rights Month in 2023 Human Rights Month in 2023 began on May 31st with the panel titled "Presentation of the Final Report of the IACHR Panel." The moderator was Claudia Martín, Co-Director of the Academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at AUWCL
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Washington College of Law Hosts 28th Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition

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Washington College of Law Hosts 28th Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition 

The Yearly Event Trains Law Students To Use Inter-American Legal System To Address Human Rights Violations
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