Human Rights Brief

Reporting on developments in international human rights & humanitarian law, providing legal analysis on cutting-edge human rights issues.RTs are not endorsement

[American University Washington College of Law @AUWCL]

AUWCL professors were in the news this week discussing medical freedoms, visa revocations for South Sudanese nationals, and evolving questions of executive authority.
Find out more here:

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Thank you to all who joined our event on Mass Atrocities in Sudan.

Key message: The international community must intervene.
We cannot remain silent while people suffer. Every life matters. The time to act is now.

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Join the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law and the Program on Gender, Theory, Law & Practice at AUWCL for an important discussion:

Women’s Rights & Democratic Erosion: Resisting Authoritarianism & Defending Human Rights

📅 April 8 | ⏰ 12-1 PM | 📍 AUWCL (NT07)

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Join us for a powerful documentary screening on statelessness & gender-based nationality discrimination, followed by a discussion with experts!
March 20 | 🕛 12 PM
NT07, WCL
🍕 Pizza provided!
Register now: https://t.co/gfHw5JW1QY
#HumanRights #Statelessness #GenderEquality

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Courts Under Pressure! It is Today
"Courts Under Pressure: Defending Human Rights and the Rule of Law"
📷 Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
📷 Time: 4:15 – 6:00 p.m.
📷 Location: Room NT01, American University Washington College of Law

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

How is technology reshaping human rights?

Join us for the Coffee & Human Rights Series on March 25, 2025, to explore the impact of AI, surveillance & digital activism on global rights.

📍 Room N104
📅 Tues, March 25
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Come for the insights, stay for the pizza

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Join us for the Kovler Project's 2025 Cohort Info Session on **February 19th**! 📷
Dive into a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience where you’ll collaborate directly with members of the UN Committee Against Torture during a whole week in Geneva.

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Human rights aren’t privileges—they’re the foundation of dignity and justice. Yet, millions face displacement, inequality, and oppression. It’s not enough to recognize these rights. We must defend them. Stand up. Speak out. Take action

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Very important visit today! The Director @ebertoni of our @humanrts met the President of Venezuela when he visited @AUWCL

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

On Dec 12, 2024, Prof. Eduardo Bertoni, Director of the AUWCL Center for Human Rights, led a discussion on creating an Observatory on Racial Discrimination & Hate Speech on Social Media at INDDHH. A key step in tackling online hate!

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

🏆 The UNHCR #NansenAward recognizes those working on behalf of refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.

👀 And we’re looking for the next winner. https://t.co/4AzrjRt5qy

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Our 2025 list of ins and outs for people forced to flee.
Comment ✅ if you’re in.

[WFP South Sudan @WFP_SouthSudan]

Despite all the challenges, @WFP continues to invest in transformative resilience programs across #SouthSudan to reduce humanitarian needs.

Check this video with examples from Warrap and Eastern Equatoria States to know more👇🏿

[American University @AmericanU]

#AUKindness Week has ended—but you can still play a role in keeping the kindness going on campus, in our community, and the world. Always lend a helping hand, listen with empathy, express gratitude, and encourage others to do the same.

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Honored to host 30 judges from Asociación Mexicana de Juzgadoras (AMJAC) at AU’s Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law. Dean Emeritus Grossman & Director Bertoni expressed solidarity with AMJAC’s efforts to uphold judicial independence and fight for gender equality in Mexico

[Center For Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @humanrts]

Join us on Oct 21, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM at NT01 for an insightful conversation with an internationally recognized expert in gender, family law, and human rights. Don’t miss the chance to engage and network! #Academyonhumanrights #AUWCL #Humanrightsbrief

[American University Washington College of Law @AUWCL]

. @‌humanrts Director Eduardo Bertoni co-authors op-ed in Tech Policy Press, Neurodata – the New Epicenter of Data Protection. Read it here: https://t.co/H4bfExsnx5

[Human Rights Brief @hrbrief]

We are recruiting for our 2024-2025 school year!

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[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“To #Hamas: the hostages must be immediately released without conditions.

To #Israel: rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid must be granted for humanitarian supplies and workers for the sake of the civilians in #Gaza.”

- @antonioguterres

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

There is no justification for Hamas’ heinous act of terror.

Israel has the right to defend itself.

At the same time civilians in Gaza are also victims of Hamas.

This is why we are tripling our humanitarian aid for Palestinians in need.