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| As part of Washington College of Law's long-standing commitment to international human rights and to the rule of law, WCL established the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in 1990 to work with students, faculty and the international legal community to provide scholarship and support for human rights initiatives around the world. The Center is dedicated to creating opportunities for students, practitioners and activists through training, complementary education, outreach, workshops & conferences, and research & publications. Please feel free to contact the Center at 202-274-4180 or by e-mail at humlaw@wcl.american.edu |
Realizing the Promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Webcast
As part of the global celebration of the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), American University Washington College of Law and the American Society of International Law sponsored a day-long conference examining the past, present, and future of this landmark document. This well-attended conference included representatives from at least 49 organizations and 6 embassies. <<Click here for the webcast>>
Student Advisory Board (SAB) Applications Now Available
The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a group of highly qualified and committed WCL students interested in human rights and humanitarian law who work closely with the Center over the course of a year. The 
SAB focuses on assisting the Center in developing programming that reflects student interests and priorities. SAB members meet with the executive director weekly and commit to at least 15 hours of work with the Center per month. SAB members are selected in January and are active through the Spring, Summer and subsequent Fall semesters. For more information, click here.
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A Look Back: The Fall 2008 Event Season
Realizing the Promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Examining the First 60 Years and Beyond
Boumediene v. Bush and the Future of US Detention Policy
Ninth Annual Human Rights Film Series
"The Nuts and Bolts of Doing Human Rights" lunchtime series (to be continued in January 2009)
"Munching on Human Rights" lunchtime lectures
Gulf Coast Recovery Week
Keep checking back for more events, materials, and publications in the upcoming weeks.
Building Location: 4910 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 16
Phone: 202-274-4180 | Fax: 202-274-0783 | humlaw@wcl.american.edu