The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual prize sponsored by the Academy with the aim of encouraging the production of academic articles in the field of international human rights law. The theme of the 2024 award is "Protecting and Guaranteeing Human Rights in Digital Environments". Participants have the flexibility to choose any subject related to this theme. However, the scope of the essay must correspond directly to the 2024 theme, or it will be disqualified. In addition, we would like to note that we believe that International Human Rights Law includes International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law.
VALUE
The Academy will award two prizes, one for the best article in English and one for the best article in Spanish. The prize, in each case, will consist of:
- A full scholarship for the Advanced Studies Programme in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options (travel expenses, housing and daily are not included)*
- The best articles can 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 a year and publishes legal research by renowned professors, judges, lawyers and academics.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must have a degree in Law, Juris Doctor, (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent.
- You must have proven experience or an interest in international human rights law.
- Have the flexibility to choose any topic related to theme 2024: 'Protecting and Guaranteeing Human Rights in Digital Environments'
- It should be borne in mind that the essay must be a legal source for citing articles.
DEADLINE: 1st February 2024
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