CALL FOR PAPERS

2009 HUMAN RIGHTS ESSAY AWARD

Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

American University Washington College of Law

The Academy is proud to announce the topic of the 2009 Human Rights
Essay Award. This year's topic for the essay in English is: "60 years
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: its contemporary normative
impact". Deadline for submissions is February 3, 2009.

About the Award

This annual competition seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly
works in international human rights law. The Academy on Human Rights
and Humanitarian Law grants two Awards, one for the best article in
English and one for the best article in Spanish. The Jury deciding the
Award will be comprised of professionals with a recognized expertise in
international human rights law. The best articles may be published in
the American University International Law Review.

The Award in each case will consist of:

* a scholarship to the 2009 Specialized Human Rights Program
* travel expenses* to Washington D.C.
* housing* at the university dorms
* per diem for living expenses* for the three-week session

*subject to restrictions

Eligibility and Requirements

* Participants may choose any subject related to the assigned
topic: "60 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: its
contemporary normative impact".

* Candidates must hold a law degree.

* Submissions must be unpublished legal papers in English,
written solely by the candidate.

* Articles must not exceed 35 pages, including footnotes, and
must be double spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font.

* Articles must be submitted via email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] american. edu <hracademy% 40wcl.american.edu> in Microsoft
Word format.

* The deadline to submit articles is February 3, 2009, at 10:00
a.m. EST.

* Winners will be announced on April 1, 2009 on our website

* A comprehensive list of rules is available at:
www.wcl.american. edu/hracademy. hraward.cfm

If you have questions please contact the Academy of Human Rights and
Humanitarian Law at 202-274-4070 or via email at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] american. edu <hracademy%40wcl.american.edu>
Best regards,
Guzun Ion
mobile /+373/ 682 72 666

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