LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an online and residential program that provides exceptional forma training. law school.

in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) is currently the only program in the United States to offer a hybrid program of its kind in a U.S. This unique hybrid program, with online and residential course components, is designed for practitioners and other human rights advocates who wish to pursue advanced studies in international hu

man rights law and humanitarian law alongside their existing work responsibilities. Several countries have incorporated significant human rights obligations in their constitutional and legal frameworks. Practitioners and other human rights advocates in those countries now need specialized training in international human rights law as part of their basic training. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law program at American University Washington College of Law will provide you with outstanding formal training provided by an LL.M. program that allows you to pursue high quality legal education while being able to remain in your home country without stepping down from your current job. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law program benefits from the very diverse number of summer program courses that the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law offers and the global reputation it has gained as one of the top programs in the world, over the past 15 years.

05/29/2026

One week down, two more to go! 🎉

After months of planning, preparation, and anticipation, we have successfully completed the first week of the 2026 Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (hooray!!).

This year, we welcomed more than 90 participants from around the world who are engaging in 12 bilingual seminars led by distinguished experts in human rights and international humanitarian law.

The conversations have extended far beyond the classroom. This week, we also launched our Human Rights Month Speaker Series, focused on addressing human rights in times of crisis, with two high-level and thought-provoking panels:

📌 Human Rights in Latin America: Selected Issues in Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela

📌 Commissions of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in International Law as Alternative Accountability Mechanisms

From classes and panel discussions to networking opportunities and new friendships, the first week has been filled with learning, exchange, and inspiration.

And we're only getting started! We still have two exciting weeks ahead, packed with more classes, expert speakers, and events. More panels, discussions, and opportunities to engage with pressing human rights issues are coming next week.

Check out what's coming next:
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Join us tomorrow for the second panel of the Academy on Human Rights’ Human Rights Month Speaker Conference Series, focu...
05/29/2026

Join us tomorrow for the second panel of the Academy on Human Rights’ Human Rights Month Speaker Conference Series, focused on addressing the global situation of human rights in times of crisis 🌎

Our next panel is titled “Commissions of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in International Law as Alternative Accountability Mechanisms: Scope and Effectiveness in the Universal and Regional Systems.”

Commissions of inquiry have been established by the United Nations and other international and regional organizations to address complex situations involving widespread or systematic human rights violations. In recent years, their use has expanded significantly, helping to document abuses, collect and preserve evidence, and support efforts aimed at accountability and justice.

Join us to hear directly from experts who have been involved in commissions and investigative mechanisms addressing situations in countries such as Iran, Sudan, Venezuela, and others ⚖️🌍

Please join us tomorrow, May 29, at 12:30 PM in Room NT01 at American University Washington College of Law. The panel will be conducted in both Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation available 🎧 Please make sure to bring your own device and headphones in order to benefit from the interpretation services.

Registration in advance is required. Please RSVP here for this and the other panels that will be part of Human Rights Month:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk4AYLdjLW7J-WmDT-KASpwZ1nEearqJltibjUWyAdwEl1Tw/viewform

The Zoom link will be shared approximately 15 to 30 minutes before the start of the event.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow as we kick off the Academy on Human Rights’ Human Rights Month Speaker Conference Series, focused on ad...
05/28/2026

Join us tomorrow as we kick off the Academy on Human Rights’ Human Rights Month Speaker Conference Series, focused on addressing the global situation of human rights in times of crisis 🌎

Our first panel is titled “Human Rights in Latin America: Selected Issues in Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.” Take advantage of this unique conversation to learn more about the current challenges facing our region. Colombia is approaching presidential elections in a context of tension with the United States; Mexico continues to face the aftermath of a controversial judicial reform alongside widespread violence linked to organized crime and cartel activity; and Venezuela is going through a difficult political transition following the January intervention that removed Maduro from power, creating a new scenario full of uncertainty and concern.

To discuss these important issues, we will be joined by Professor Carlos Ayala, Jose Antonio Guevara Bermúdez, Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, and Professor Maria Clara Galvis.

Please join us tomorrow, May 28, at 12:30 PM in Room NT01 at American University Washington College of Law. The panel will be conducted in both Spanish and English with simultaneous interpretation available 🎧 Please make sure to bring your own device and headphones in order to benefit from the interpretation services.

Registration in advance is required. Please RSVP here for this and the other panels that will be part of Human Rights Month:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk4AYLdjLW7J-WmDT-KASpwZ1nEearqJltibjUWyAdwEl1Tw/viewform

The Zoom link will be shared approximately 15 to 30 minutes before the start of the event.

Where are our alumni today? Take a look at their impressive career paths post-graduation. We’re proud of their real-worl...
05/27/2026

Where are our alumni today? Take a look at their impressive career paths post-graduation. We’re proud of their real-world impact in human rights!

Applications for Fall 2026 are open, and scholarships are available!
📝 Apply here: american.edu/wcl/academics/degrees/llm/how-to-apply
📩 Contact: [email protected]
🌐 More info: american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/hracademy/llm

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¿Dónde se encuentran nuestros egresados hoy? Mira sus increíbles trayectorias profesionales después de graduarse. ¡Nos enorgullece su impacto real en los derechos humanos!

Las aplicaciones para el otoño 2026 ya están abiertas y hay becas disponibles!
📝 Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/degrees/llm/how-to-apply
📩 Contacto: [email protected]
🌐 Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/hracademy/llm

La Academia de Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario de American University Washington College of Law se ...
05/27/2026

La Academia de Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario de American University Washington College of Law se complace en anunciar que, como parte de nuestro Programa de Estudios Avanzados en Derechos Humanos, estaremos llevando a cabo el Mes de los Derechos Humanos - nuestra Serie de Paneles enfocada en abordar los derechos humanos en contextos de crisis desde múltiples perspectivas 🌍

Durante las próximas semanas, estaremos organizando diversos paneles académicos que cubrirán una amplia variedad de temas, incluyendo la situación de los derechos humanos en América Latina, el rol de las Comisiones de Investigación de Naciones Unidas, los desarrollos más recientes a nivel de la ONU en materia de estándares contra la tortura y su prevención, el contexto actual de las instituciones de derechos humanos bajo presión, y mucho más.

Nuestro primer panel tendrá lugar mañana, 27 de mayo, y cerraremos el 11 de junio, con un total de 8 paneles 📅 Si bien el Mes de los Derechos Humanos está diseñado para los estudiantes de nuestro programa de verano, toda la comunidad de derechos humanos en Washington, DC, así como cualquier persona interesada, está cordialmente invitada a participar.

Los paneles se llevarán a cabo en español e inglés, con interpretación simultánea disponible vía Zoom. Les recomendamos traer su propia laptop y audífonos para aprovechar al máximo la interpretación 🎧

Las sesiones se realizarán tanto de manera presencial como virtual. Es necesario registrarse previamente para recibir el enlace de Zoom. Regístrate aquí:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk4AYLdjLW7J-WmDT-KASpwZ1nEearqJltibjUWyAdwEl1Tw/viewform?pli=1

(Si estás viendo esto desde Instagram, es posible que no puedas acceder directamente al enlace debido a las limitaciones de la plataforma).

Todos los paneles se llevarán a cabo en el salón NT01 en American University Washington College of Law - Warren Building. ¡Esperamos verles allí! ✨

The Academy on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law is proud...
05/27/2026

The Academy on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law is proud to announce that, as part of our Advanced Studies on Human Rights Summer Program, we will be hosting Human Rights Month - our Speaker Series focused on addressing human rights in times of crisis from multiple perspectives 🌍

We will be hosting multiple academic panels covering a wide range of topics, including the human rights situation in Latin America, the role of UN Human Rights Commissions of Inquiry, the latest developments at the UN level on standards against torture and its prevention, the current context of human rights institutions under pressure, and much more.

Our first panel will take place tomorrow, May 27, and we will close on June 11, with a total of 8 panels 📅 While Human Rights Month is designed for students in our summer program, the broader human rights community in Washington, DC, and all interested participants are welcome to join.

Panels will be conducted in Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided via Zoom. Please bring your own laptop and headphones to take full advantage of the interpretation 🎧

Panels will be held both in person and online. RSVP is required in order to receive the Zoom link. Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk4AYLdjLW7J-WmDT-KASpwZ1nEearqJltibjUWyAdwEl1Tw/viewform?pli=1

(If you are viewing this on Instagram, you may not be able to click the link due to platform limitations.)

All panels will take place in Room NT01 at American University Washington College of Law - Warren Building. Hope to see you there! ✨

Transforma tu pasión por los Derechos Humanos en formación jurídica de alto nivel con el LL.M. en Derechos Humanos y Der...
05/25/2026

Transforma tu pasión por los Derechos Humanos en formación jurídica de alto nivel con el LL.M. en Derechos Humanos y Derecho Humanitario de American University Washington College of Law.

Reconocido como el programa especializado líder entre las facultades de derecho más prestigiosas de los Estados Unidos, este programa verdaderamente global prepara a abogados para enfrentar los desafíos más urgentes a través del estudio de los conceptos mas avanzados para prepararlos en la práctica de los derechos humanos.

Los estudiantes se benefician de una sólida formación académica y experiencia práctica — incluyendo cursos especializados, oportunidades de investigación, pasantías y opciones de estudio en el extranjero — mientras aprenden de expertos reconocidos mundialmente, como funcionarios de la ONU, jueces internacionales y destacados profesionales de los derechos humanos, en el corazón de Washington, DC.

Diseñado para profesionales en ejercicio de todo el mundo, el programa se ofrece en inglés y español y puede cursarse de forma Presencial, Híbrida o En Línea. La modalidad presencial otorga elegibilidad para el Examen de Barra de Nueva York. Becas disponibles.

Fechas límite de solicitud para el otoño.
1 de mayo – Estudiantes internacionales (modalidad presencial)
1 de junio – Modalidades híbrida y en línea

Aplique aqui: https://www.american.edu/wcl/academics/degrees/llm/how-to-apply/online.cfm

The academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is pleased to introduce the two experts who will lead the seminar: Inte...
05/23/2026

The academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is pleased to introduce the two experts who will lead the seminar: International Justice for Human Rights Violations.

David Crane is renowned for bringing war criminals to justice, with unparalleled expertise in prosecuting crimes against humanity and shaping international legal systems.

Naomi Roht-Arriaza is a globally recognized attorney and expert in transitional justice, international human rights law, and international humanitarian law.

If you want to learn about universal jurisdiction or the legal mechanisms behind holding perpetrators accountable, this seminar is ideal for those interested in international criminal justice.

Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4aHVyzu

Throwback to our last Social Hour of the spring semester! A perfect way to wrap up the term — we loved seeing you all th...
05/22/2026

Throwback to our last Social Hour of the spring semester! A perfect way to wrap up the term — we loved seeing you all there. Good luck on exams!
Applications for Fall 2026 are open, and scholarships are available!
📝 Apply here: american.edu/wcl/academics/degrees/llm/how-to-apply
📩 Contact: [email protected]
🌐 More info: american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/hracademy/llm

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¡Un recuerdo de nuestra última Social Hour de Primavera del groupe de LL.M.'s! Fue una manera perfecta de cerrar el semestre — nos encantó verlos a todos allí. ¡Mucha suerte en los exámenes!

Las aplicaciones para el otoño 2026 ya están abiertas y hay becas disponibles!
📝 Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/degrees/llm/how-to-apply
📩 Contacto: [email protected]
🌐 Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/hracademy/llm

Nos complace presentar a los dos expertos que liderarán el seminario: Sistema de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas...
05/19/2026

Nos complace presentar a los dos expertos que liderarán el seminario: Sistema de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas.

María Clara Galvis ha trabajado extensamente en la protección de derechos fundamentales, el litigio internacional y los sistemas regionales, como el Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos.

Santiago Cantón es un reconocido abogado especializado en derechos humanos y derecho internacional, quien ha trabajado en litigio internacional y en el fortalecimiento de instituciones democráticas.

Ya sea que te interese profundizar en el funcionamiento del Sistema de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas o comprender cómo se relaciona con la justicia y la rendición de cuentas, este seminario es ideal para ti.

Aplica Ahora: https://bit.ly/4aHVyzu

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