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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A few highlights from yesterday’s book talk, “The Power of Law” with Wolfgang Kaleck, founder and General Secretary of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR). A huge thank you to Wolfgang for joining us at Cardozo & speaking with our students! @ecchr.bsky.social
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 28/09/2026
On Sept. 17, the UN Fact-Finding Commission published its report determining that the United States has committed war crimes in the U.S.-Iran War. @gaborrona.bsky.social analyzes the law relevant to the report’s conclusions.
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Parsing the UN Fact-Finding Mission’s Report on U.S. Strikes in Iran
The UN Fact-Finding Commission concludes that the United States has committed war crimes. It could have said more to make a convincing case.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Please join CLIHHR for a panel event featuring Brazilian Indigenous leaders, human rights lawyers, and activists fighting for Mura self-determination rights to exist and continue on their lands. 📅 Tuesday, October 13 🕛 5:00-6:30 PM 📍Cardozo School of Law 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/2002220341...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
CLIHHR Clinical Instructor/Staff Attorney Ramya Jawahar Kudekallu was featured in the Völkerrechtsblog's annual symposium blog “Teaching International Law”.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Please join the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR) for a book talk with Wolfgang Kaleck, founder and General Secretary of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR). 📅 Wednesday, Sept. 30 🕛12:45-2:00 PM 🔗Register - www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Prof. Jocelyn Getgen Kestenbaum book chapter was cited in the newly released Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’s General Recommendation 40. Click here for more: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Where did HRAP Clinic project work take our students during the Spring 2026 semester? Swipe through to learn more about our student's projects, experiences, and the partnerships that shaped their work.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Investors deserve to know about the dangers that could delay or end the mining project and cause the company—and them—to lose money.  Read the full report here: sway.cloud.microsoft/G9Guq4OBEPJM... @jocelyngetgen.bsky.social @cardozolaw.bsky.social
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Message from CLIHHR for Holocaust Remembrance:
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Join the event here: www.ushmm.org/watch/2026-d...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Prof. Gabor Rona discusses accountability on @npr.org All Things Considered: www.npr.org/2026/04/01/n...
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Who is held accountable if a war crime is committed in Iran?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with international law expert Gabor Rona about attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Iran conflict and how they may constitute war crimes.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Prof. Gabor Rona examines why the Minab School strike is a war crime: opiniojuris.org/2026/03/30/t...
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The Iranian School Strike: Excusable? A Violation? A War Crime?
[Gabor Rona is a Professor of Practice at Cardozo Law School] The Pentagon has conceded responsibility for the bombing in which more than 170 people, mostly children, were killed on the grounds of …
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Prof. Gabor Rona joined more than 100 international law experts in a letter stating that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran violate the UN Charter and may constitute war crimes. www.justsecurity.org/135423/profe...
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 20/03/2026
The relationship between regime change and IHL is one of inherent tension, incentivizing battlefields where the law is viewed as an obstacle rather than an essential constraint. Gabor Rona urges the international community to resist this “sliding scale”: #IHL #regimechange #Iran #JusadBellum
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Fighting an Illegal War and Fighting a War Illegally
The relationship between regime change and IHL is one of inherent tension, casting IHL as an obstacle rather than an essential constraint.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined Monday’s discussion on the International & Constitutional Law Implications of U.S. Attacks on Iran, hosted by CLIHHR & the Floersheimer Center. Insightful thoughts from Profs. @jocelyngetgen.bsky.social @becingber.bsky.social , and @gaborrona.bsky.social
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Join CLIHHR for an Upcoming Event on Artificial Intelligence and Atrocity Prevention 📅 Thursday, March 12 ⏰ 4:00pm - 5:00pm 📍 55 5th Avenue, NY, NY, 10003 | Room 1008 🎫 Open to the public 🍴 Food will be provided 📖 In-person CLE credit offered Register here: ai-human-rights.eventbrite.com
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is hiring a Charles E. Scheidt Human Rights Clinical Teaching Fellow. This fellowship offers opportunities to teach, mentor students, and engage in human rights advocacy through our Clinic and Institute. Apply here: careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🚨EVENT POSTPONED🚨 Due to the weather, this event has been postponed to Wed, Feb. 25th from 3:00-4:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Lounge. For those who signed up for the original date, we hope you’re still able to join us on Wednesday and look forward to seeing you there!
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Please join CLIHHR for a special evening with author Anne Hand as she discusses her memoir Austrian Again. Moderated by Evelyn Konrad, Cardozo alumna and Holocaust survivor. 📅Tuesday, Feb. 24 ⏰ 5:30–7 PM 📍 Room 1008 | Open to the public 🎟 Register via Eventbrite
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 30/01/2026
"Rather than treating law as a strategic asset that shapes, legitimates, and multiplies U.S. power, the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its Maduro operation elevate raw interest, race and ethnic identity, and sphere-of-influence logic," writes Gabor Rona.
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The National Security Strategy and the Maduro Operation: A Coherent Mess
As framed by the NSS, the Maduro raid trades international law for a retro-imperialist and ethno-nationalist agenda.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Please join CLIHHR for a special evening with author Anne Hand as she discusses her memoir Austrian Again. Moderated by Evelyn Konrad, Cardozo alumna and Holocaust survivor. 📅Tuesday, Feb. 24 ⏰ 5:30–7 PM 📍 Room 1008 | Open to the public 🎟 Register via Eventbrite
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
CLIHHR’s Fall 2025 Newsletter is out now! Stay connected and catch all the highlights, click here to read: www.canva.com/design/DAG68...
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 10/12/2025
Does the United States Still Oppose Torture? Gabor Rona analyzes the U.S. vote against the UN Resolution on Torture, which passed 169-3. #HumanRightsDay www.justsecurity.org/126649/does-...
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Does the United States Still Oppose Torture?
The U.S. voted against the UNGA's torture resolution, breaking decades of consensus and raising questions about its human rights stance.
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 03/12/2025
The airstrikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats boats are likely against international law. Gabor Rona examines how unlawful policies of previous post-9/11 administrations laid the groundwork for the current admin’s legal overreach.
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Venezuelan Boat Attacks: Utterly Unprecedented and Patently Predictable
The unlawful policies and practices of the previous post-9/11 administrations laid the foundation for the Trump administration’s current legal overreach.
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International Human Rights Program (IHRP) @ihrp.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Today, coalition of legal clinics in Brazil, Canada, and the US made a submission to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights (UNWG) on the challenges faced by Indigenous Mura communities in Brazil to their right to FPIC in connection with a Canadian owned mining project.
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Stanley Center for Peace and Security @stanleycenter.org · 21/11/2025
📢 The open-access version of "Identity-Based Mass Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered" is now available! This groundbreaking volume represents a multiyear exploration of identity-based mass violence (IBMV) in urban settings. Read it now for FREE: ibmv.org
Advertisement for the book titled "Identity-Based Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered" available at IBMV.org, featuring an image of a person lying on a map with a city grid in the background, next to the book cover displayed on the right.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
“Some acts are so atrocious that data fails to capture their impact.” Discover how cities can become frontlines of peace, resilience, and prevention in Identity-Based Mass Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered: ibmv.org #IBMV
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International Human Rights Program (IHRP) @ihrp.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
🚨 New report released at #COP30: “Resistance: Mura Struggle Against Canadian Potash Mining in Brazil’s Amazon” investigates the environmental and human rights concerns surrounding Canadian mining company Brazil Potash’s Autazes Potash Project.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
The UN General Assembly's 80th session is a key moment to reaffirm protection for vulnerable populations. The International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect (ICR2P) calls for urgent reforms to prevent atrocities. Read here: www.globalr2p.org/publications...
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Call to Action for the United Nations General Assembly during its 80th session from the International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect - Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect
The UN was established to uphold international peace and security, protect human rights and advance international cooperation in the face of crises. As UN member states convene during the 80th session...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Join us for the 2025 Lemkin Award Ceremony honoring Raphael Lemkin and this year’s winner, Elyse Semerdjian, for Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide. 📅 Nov 13 | 🕠 5:30–7PM 📍 Cardozo Law, 55 5th Ave, NYC 🔗Register here: lemkin-award-ceremony.eventbrite.com
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 02/10/2025
Since Sept. 2, the Trump administration has conducted airstrikes on at least 3 Venezuelan boats, likely against international law. Gabor Rona examines how unlawful policies of previous post-9/11 administrations laid the groundwork for the current admin’s legal overreach.
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Venezuelan Boat Attacks: Utterly Unprecedented and Patently Predictable
The unlawful policies and practices of the previous post-9/11 administrations laid the foundation for the Trump administration’s current legal overreach.
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ABILA (American Branch of the ILA) @abilaofficial.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
For our IHL blogging symposium, Gabor Rona examines recent US approaches to international humanitarian law and the "concerted effort to unravel some of the most significant and hard-won threads of the international legal order." Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/the-trump-ad...
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The Trump Administration's War on the Laws of War (IHL Symposium) - ABILA
This piece is part of the American Branch’s third blogging symposium, examining the ILW 2025 theme of ‘Crisis as Catalyst […]
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
📣 Join us Sept 17 (12:40–2PM) for a discussion on Indigenous rights & self-determination w/ Prof. Fernanda Frizzo Bragato 🎯Free, Prior, Informed Consent and Power Imbalances: Upholding Indigenous Rights on the Anniversary of UNDRIP 📍 3rd Floor Lounge | 🍽️ Food provided 🔗 RSVP via Eventbrite
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Welcome to our Fall 2025 HRAP Clinic Cohort! We’re excited to kick off this journey with such a passionate and talented group. We look forward to working with each of you as you grow, collaborate, and make a real impact. Here's to a great semester ahead! 🌟
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
As we begin another year of important work at the HRAP Clinic in these challenging times, we want to thank the NYC Bar Association for highlighting the importance of safeguarding Clinics from political retaliation. @nycbarassociation.bsky.social www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
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Statement on the Importance of Law School Clinics and the Dangers of Political Retaliation | New York City Bar Association
The New York City Bar Association (the “City Bar”) expresses grave concern about recent efforts by elected officials to deter […]
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
NYC Federal Judge has issued a permanent injunction against Trump admin efforts to penalize law profs Gabor Rona and Lisa Davis for supporting the I.C.C., ruling it violated their First Amendment rights. The case underscores ongoing challenges to efforts silencing international justice work.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
The Global Justice Center seeks a part-time Expert Legal Advisor with expertise in feminist legal theory and international law. Remote or NYC-based. Apply by August 15! Please share this post with anyone in your network who might be interested! #hiring #apply #legaladvisor
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
CLIHHR Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available! Explore what our team and students were involved in during the Spring 2025 semester, including clinical trips, competitions, and impactful events that shaped a meaningful few months. ➡️ bit.ly/4laKCxF
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United Stateless (USL) @unitedstateless.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
USCIS just erased the *only* guidance recognizing stateless people in the U.S. 🎬 Citizens of Nowhere shows why this matters. 📲 Watch + act — unitedstateless.org/citizens-of-... #StatelessProtectionAct
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United Stateless (USL) @unitedstateless.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
🚨 USCIS just quietly rescinded its only guidance on statelessness. Now there’s: 🔹 No definition 🔹 No ID process 🔹 No pathway to protection 200K+ ppl are left in limbo. We urge USCIS to reinstate guidance + Congress to pass the #StatelessProtectionAct. Full statement in bio.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Congratulations to the Cardozo graduating class of 2025! We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing you flourish. Special congratulations to some of our 2023-2024 Benjamin B. Ferencz Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention clinic students pictured below! 🎉
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
HRAP Clinic students Aluk Fontaine Richardson & Faye Nugent joined Visiting Instructor Brett Jones in San Diego to present their year-long project to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Our last Spring '25 event Thanks to Prof. Anupama Rao for her opening remarks, & to speakers Christina Dhanuja, student Ryed Jadun, & Prof. @jocelyngetgen.bsky.social. The event featured a powerful panel with Guha Krishnamurthi & Shrujana Shridhar, moderated by Prof. Ramya Jawahar Kudekallu.
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Tyler McBrien @tylermcbrien.com · 15/04/2025
NEW: There's now a second lawsuit aimed at Trump's order imposing sanctions on the ICC, filed today in SDNY by law professors Gabor Rona and Lisa Davis who argue that it's basically a copy+paste of a Trump 1st admin order that Rona and others successfully challenged in 2020.
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
✨ Caste Across Borders ✨ 🗓️ April 23 | 🕒 3:30–6PM 📍 Cardozo Law, Rm 512, NYC Join us for a convo on caste, law & resistance—featuring Prof. Anupama Rao, Guha Krishnamurthi & more. 🥟 Free, open to all, w/ refreshments! 🔗 Spread the word! #CasteJustice #GlobalSolidarity
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Today, we honor the memory of the victims of the Rwandan Genocide. May remembrance guide us toward justice and dignity. #Rwanda
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Join us in celebrating World Health Day! #WHO #WorldHealthDay #MaternalHealth
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
In connection with ongoing intergovernmental negotiations on the need for international regulation of private military contractors, Prof. @gaborrona.bsky.social co-authored this article in EJILTalk, the blog of the European Convention on Human Rights. Read it here:
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Regulating Private Military and Security Companies: What’s in it for States?
Private military and security companies (PMSCs) are expanding like wildfire across the world, diversifying clients and operations. They offer services ranging from protection and training to direct pa...
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🎉 RAFFLE TIME! 🎉 Cardozo students, want to WIN this Gift Bundle? 🎁 How to Enter: Follow CLIHHR on Instagram, BlueSky, and X. ✨ Scan the QR code or find the TreeLink on our profile. 📱 Comment "Raffle" on our IG post. 💬 Winner chosen on May 5, 2025. Good luck! 🍀✨
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CLIHHR @cardozoclihhr.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Clara Barton Humanitarian Law Competition Team! This past weekend our team competed at the ICRC in DC and won awards for Best Application Brief and for the Quarter-Finals!! Congrats!! #ClaraBarton #ICRC #IHL #CardozoLaw
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