American University Human Rights Essay Award For Young Graduates

The American University Human Rights Essay Award is an annual award presented by the Academy to encourage the publication of academic works in the subject 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 dismissed. Furthermore, we hold that international human rights law encompasses both international humanitarian law and international criminal law.

Details:

The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law.

*In 2021 the Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law was held virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Academy reserves the right to determine if the 2024 Program will be held virtually.

Requirements:

• To be considered for the essay, you must:
• 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.

Duration and Reward

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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below

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

We invite you all to keep visiting this page for more details on the 2024 Human Rights Essay Award!

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Deadline: February 1, 2024