Upcoming

ABA Annual Meeting
"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 60:
Advancing Human Rights in a Dangerous World"
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, 10:30-noon

• Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, UN Deputy Secretary-General (invited)
• Hon. Rosalie Abella, Supreme Court of Canada (moderator)
• Hina Jilani, UN Special Rep. on Human Rights Defenders
• Gay McDougall, UN Independent Expert on Minority Issues
• Juan Mendez, International Center for Transitional Justice

Past Events

• Aug. 12, 2007: Security v. Liberty: A Global Perspective.
• Feb. 21, 2007: CLE Teleconference on "Corporate Social Responsibility: International Norms and Self-Regulations." Purchase Audio CD Program through ABA Web Store.
• Feb. 2007: Center for Human Rights Luncheon, Miami, Fla. Remarks of Hon. Thomas Buergenthal, International Court of Justice.

"Rule of Law" letters by the ABA president to national governments express the Association's concerns about alleged intimidation, harassment, or abuse of lawyers, judges, and human rights advocates. Each letter reflects the ABA's independent research and analysis of the facts and human rights law applicable to each case, and copies are sent to the U.S. Secretary of State and other relevant officials. Drafts are reviewed by the Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, the Section of International Law, and the Standing Committee on Law and National Security, among other entities. (Click here for letters)

• ABA Human Rights-related policies
• Human Rights Documents by Topic (UNHCHR)
• Human Rights Documents by Chronology
• ABA Human Rights Sections and Committees
• International Agencies
• Non-Governmental Organizations

ABA Center for Human Rights
740 15th Street, NW, 10th Floor,
Washington, DC 20005-1009
Phone: (202) 662-1030
Fax: (202) 662-1031