American University 2024 Human Rights Essay Award: (Deadline 1 February, 2024)

The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual award sponsored by the Academy aimed at encouraging the production of academic articles in the field of international human rights law. The topic for the 2024 award is “Protection and Guarantee of Human Rights in Digital Environments.” Participants have the flexibility to choose any subject related to this theme. However, the scope of the essay must directly correspond to the 2024 theme, or it will be disqualified. Additionally, we would like to note that we believe international human rights law includes international humanitarian law and international criminal law.

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Human Rights Essay Award

• Type Postgraduate
• Organisation American University Washington College of Law
• Country to study United States
• School to study–
• Course to study View courses
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline 1 February, 2024

Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Essay Award

The Academy will grant two Awards, one for the best article in English and one for the best article in Spanish. The Award in each case will consist of:

• A full tuition scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options (travel, housing and per diem living expenses are not included)*
• The best articles may also be published in the American University International Law Review, which contains relevant and diverse academic material. This prestigious journal receives approximately 1,500 submissions each year and publishes legal research from professors, judges, lawyers, and renowned scholars.

Human Rights Essay Award Courses

• Law

Requirements for Human Rights Essay Award Qualification

• Must hold a law degree, Juris Doctor, (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent.
• Shall have a demonstrated experience or interest in international human rights law.
• Have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the 2024 topic: ¨Protection and Assurance of Human Rights in Digital Environments¨
• Must keep in mind the essay must be a legal article citation sources.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Human Rights Essay Award

Important Dates:

• Deadline for submissions: February 1, 2024.
• Winners Announcement: April 1st, 2024 (Website)

Application Deadline

1 February, 2024

How to Apply

For more information, please contact us at humanrightsessay@wcl.american.edu. Allow 48 to 72 business hours for responses

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