Practice Area: International Law

International Human Rights Experts To Discuss Justice for Sexual Violence Victims at the 2025 Presidential Summit

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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

Human Rights Expert Documenting New Kind of War Crime in Oct. 7 Attacks on Israel

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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

New York State Bar Association Free Program on Sexual Violence During Oct. 7 Attack To Feature International Human Rights Expert

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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

Human Rights Lawyer Honored by New York State Bar Association’s International Law Section  

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Human rights attorney Becca Heller is being honored by her peers for her dedication to displaced people who are victims of war, religious persecution, and natural disasters. Members of the New York State Bar Association’s International Section gave her the Distinction in International Law and Affairs Award which recognizes excellence in the practice of International … Continued

New York State Bar Association’s Governing Body Condemns Terrorist Attacks Against Israel, Calls for Return of All Hostages

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The New York State Bar Association’s governing body on Saturday condemned Hamas’ unprovoked attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and called for all the hostages to be released. The resolution cites these atrocities: children who were decapitated, civilians burned beyond recognition, women brutally raped,  Israelis massacred at a music festival and civilians kidnapped. “The murder … Continued

New York State Bar Association Criticizes Hong Kong Government’s Action Against Pro-Democracy Legislator

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New York State Bar Association President Richard Lewis issued the following statement about Dennis W.H. Kwok: Recently, the Hong Kong government issued an arrest warrant and a bounty of HK$1,000,000 (about US$127,500) for Dennis W.H. Kwok, a Hong Kong barrister, accusing him of committing an offense under Hong Kong’s draconian National Security Law for “collusion … Continued