Nuclear Nonproliferation Research Guide

The main purpose of this research guide is to assist legal scholars conducting research in the area of nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. This research guide provides: (a) introductory resources for historical and technical background; (b) information about multilateral authorities, agreements, and enforcement mechanisms; (c) resources to locate journal articles, books, subscription databases, free databases, and […]

What is R2P and the Responsibility to Protect?

This post is part of a series of background material on international law and answers frequently asked questions about the Responsibility to Protect (R2P).

Call for Papers: Journal of Human Rights Practice

The Journal of Human Rights Practice invites articles for a special issue on “Where is the Evidence?” The issue will seek to highlight the methodologies and tools available for generating a solid base for human rights claims relating to civil-political and economic, social and cultural rights. It will also explore some of the challenges facing […]

Call for Papers: Human Rights Conference on Testimony and Ethics in Human Rights Research

The organizers of a one-day conference on 14 May 2009 in York, United Kingdom invite abstracts on the ethical implications of the rise of testimony and testimonial human rights research. The conference coincides with the launch of the Journal of Human Rights Practice, hosted by the Centre for Applied Human Rights, University of York (UK), […]

Guantanamo: What’s Next for Detainees?

Three events occurred this week that will impact the future of Guantanamo detainees. The first occurred on Monday, when top officials in the Obama administration held the first meeting of the Guantanamo Detainee Review Task Force to review options for closing Guantanamo without compromising national security and foreign policy interests. Then, on Tuesday, a military […]

Call for Papers: Second International Workshop on Global Internet Governance

The Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet) invites proposals for a one-day conference on internet governance on 11 May 2009 in Brussels, Belgium. Submissions may address: governance institutions and regimes; legal and technical regulations; and governance policy issues. The deadline to submit abstracts is 20 March 2009.

Call for Venue Proposals: Second Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) Conference 2010

The Society of International Economic Law invites expressions of interest from institutions willing to host its second biennial global conference in 2010. The first conference in 2009 attracted more than 250 people, representing more than thirty countries from all over the world. Proposals from interested institutions should by submitted by 15 March 2009.

Call for Papers: Sovereign Wealth Funds: Governance and Regulation

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) invite paper proposals for their upcoming conference “Sovereign Wealth Funds: Governance and Regulation.” The conference will be held at the NUS Law School in Singapore from Wednesday to Friday, 9-11 September 2009. All conference papers will be published as “working papers” […]

Nominations for the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is now accepting nominations for its 2009 RFK Human Rights Award. Active grassroots human rights defenders in the U.S. and around the globe are eligible for the award, which includes a $30,000 prize and a long-term partnership with the professional staff and expert advisors of […]

ICC to Announce Decision on Arrest Warrant for Sudanese President Al-Bashir

The International Criminal Court will hold a press conference tomorrow at 12:45 GMT to announce its decision on the arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo told Al-Jazeera today that the arrest would not take place within Sudan and that “no one will try to arrest Mr. Bashir in Sudan.” Notably, […]