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Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

(May 26 - June 13, 2025)
Classes In-person!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

 

 

The Program offers a broad spectrum of classes taught by over 40+ world-renowned faculty members in both English and Spanish over the course of three intensive weeks. Participants with a law degree and non-lawyers with a strong interest and tracked experience in the field of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law are welcome to join us! We gather over 110+ participants from over 25+ different countries all in Washington, DC for a fully immersive experience into the world of human rights.

Through this Program, the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law provides the unique opportunity to learn and engage with judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Special Rapporteurs and Committee members of United Nations, members of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, experts from prominent NGOs, and professors from all over the world.

The Academy also sponsors The Human Rights Month, which features specialized conferences, a film festival, and visits to international organizations. Participants will also attend social events such as welcome and closing receptions, and a night tour of the monuments.

 

Important Dates
Application Opens December 1, 2024
Program Application Deadline May 1, 2025
Orientation May 26, 2025
Classes Begin May 27, 2025
Classes End June 13, 2025
Reading Period June 20 - June 27, 2025 (Aprox)
Exam Period June 30 -  July 14, 2025 (Aprox)
Grades Due Mid September, 2025
Ranked Among the 4 Great Places to Study Human Rights Law!

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