Prompted by the growing need for international cooperation, the New York State Bar Association is entering into a partnership with the European Association of Lawyers. “This is a moment to strengthen transatlantic ties between our two associations and to stand up for the rule of law, which must be protected at home and abroad,” said … Continued
Prompted by the growing need for international cooperation, the New York State Bar Association is entering into a partnership with the European Association of Lawyers. “This is a moment to strengthen transatlantic ties between our two associations and to stand up for the rule of law, which must be protected at home and abroad,” said … Continued
Download as PDF
“The risk for nuclear war is higher than any time since the end of the Cold War.” That stark warning from Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, kicked off the discussion at the recent conference, “Nuclear Weapons and International Law 2025: Nuclear Risks through a Legal Lens,” which was organized by the … Continued
The atrocities of war and armed conflict are often brutal, ranging from terror to rape and murder. For survivors, the trauma doesn’t end when the war ends, especially if their trauma is not addressed and they are not able to return to normal life. Such is the case for the survivors of the Yazidi genocide … Continued
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes last fall completely blocked X (formerly Twitter) from publishing in the country, after Elon Musk publicly refused to suspend some social media accounts the government there wanted shuttered. After much public posturing, Musk eventually relented. The judge then lifted the ban and X is online again, serving the … Continued
Wartime sexual violence and human trafficking bring tremendous anguish to victims, but laws are rarely enforced, and perpetrators are rarely punished. The New York State Bar Association will amplify efforts to support survivors and pursue justice for victims in its upcoming Presidential Summit. “Human traffickers often take their victims across borders, making it difficult to … Continued
Download as PDF
On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, murdering 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. The brutality of these crimes – including rape, murder, maiming, and kidnapping – has international human rights experts considering a new category of war crime: kinocide, or the purposeful targeting of families. At an informational session hosted by the New York … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is set to host a free presentation on the sexual violence perpetrated against women and children during Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, chair of the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children and recipient of the Israel Prize, will lead … Continued