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UNESCO - ACADEMY EVENT: Criminalization and Violence against community and indigenous media

On November 1st, 2023, the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, in collaboration with UNESCO, hosted a seminar titled "Criminalization and Violence against Community and Indigenous Media in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Responses." The event took place at the Washington College of Law at American University and attracted over 80 participants, both in person and online. The decision to schedule this event close to November 2nd was to commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. 
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Thematic Consultation On Women's Equal And Inclusive Representation In International Decision-Making Systems

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UNESCO - ACADEMY EVENT: Criminalization and Violence against community and indigenous media

On November 1st, 2023, the Academy, in collaboration with UNESCO, hosted a seminar titled "Criminalization and Violence against Community and Indigenous Media in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Responses"
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New Infojustice post "Opening statement by Brazil at the 31st WIPO CDIP Calls For Following UN Family's Goals"

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New Infojustice post “Opening statement by Brazil at the 31st WIPO CDIP Calls For Following UN Family’s Goals”


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New Collaboration with the Mandela Institute at Vits Johannesburg on Copyright Law in South Africa

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New Collaboration with the Mandela Institute at Wits University Johannesburg on Copyright Law in South Africa


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SCCR44 Outcomes: Steps Forward to a More Balanced Copyright System?

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SCCR44 Outcomes: Steps Forward to a More Balanced Copyright System?


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Newly Published Documents Summarize the Decisions From the 44th Meeting of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights

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Newly Published Documents Summarize the Decisions From the 44th Meeting of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights


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American University Welcomes Kara Swisher as Guest Lecturer

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American University Welcomes Kara Swisher as Guest Lecturer


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Launch of Dual Degree Agreement in Human Rights Master's Programs between Universidad Externado of Colombian and American University

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We are pleased to announce the Launch of the Dual Degree Agreement for the LL.M. in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law between Universidad Externado de Colombia and American University Washington College of Law.

On Friday, November 17, 2023, the Academy celebrated the new Dual Human Rights LLM Degree between American University Washington College of Law and the Universidad Externado of Colombia.
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Anand Grover on Litigation Strategies for Access to Medicines

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Legal Strategies for Promoting Access to Medicines: A Conversation with Anand Grover, Top Indian Supreme Court Litigator


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The Academy of Human Rights, with DPLF, hosted the launch of the International Observation Mission (MIO-Ecuador)

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The Academy of Human Rights, with DPLF, hosted the launch of the International Observation Mission (MIO-Ecuador)

The Academy of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, in collaboration with the Due Process of Law Foundation and Ecuador's Observatory of Rights and Justice, organized a launch forum for the International Observation Mission (MIO-Ecuador)
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