Positive Obligations and Climate Change Under the European Convention on Human Rights

Written by Alejandra Ureta Melcon   States’ blatant failure to take sufficient action, especially concerning mitigating emissions, has caused climate change to cross the line from a political talking point to a human rights emergency. Although the European Convention on Human Rights (“ECHR”) does not enshrine a specific right to a healthy environment, the European…
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Amidst a global pandemic, AUILR publishes historic Issue 4 of Vol. 35

Washington, D.C. — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and an abrupt move off campus, the staff of AUILR Volume 35 edited, wrote, and published the latest issue of Washington College of Law’s international law review. Featuring articles by Gino Scaccia, Stuart Ford, Dru Brenner-Beck, Kristie A. Bluett, William T. Worster and with student…
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To begin an unusual school year, Vol. 36 features new editors and additional talent

Washington, D.C. — To start the 2020 -2021 academic year at Washington College of Law at American University, the staff of Volume 36 of the American University International Law Review are excited to welcome new editors and staff to our team. Our talent never ceases to impress and we look forward to working together to…
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New staff elected to Volume 36

Washington, D.C. – The American University International Law Review is pleased to announce the 2020 new staff members. This year’s candidates were the best and brightest yet. Welcome to the AUILR family, Junior Staffers! Housed at the Washington College of Law, the American University International Law Review is one of the top 25 most cited…
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RELEASE: Call for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS:  Multilateralism, International Organizations, and the Global Response to COVID-19 The American University International Law Review (AUILR) is now accepting article submissions on topics for online publication related to international law and international organizations’ responses to global pandemics, including and especially COVID-19. In light of the current global trend shifting toward more nationalistic…
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COVID-19 has hit Haiti, too

by DeVaughn Jones* “We have no protections whatsoever. We’re in God’s hands.” – A Haitian woman[1] Americans have admirably mobilized to protect our most vulnerable people from the shocking spread of COVID-19. As we increase those efforts over these next few weeks, we must remember to include the most vulnerable geographic neighbors[2] we have: Haitians.…
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