CALL FOR PAPERS: 2010 HUMAN RIGHTS ESSAY AWARD

Topic:  The Right to Freedom of Expression and international Human Rights Law

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Academy grants 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 scholarship to the 2010 Specialized Human Rights Program
• travel expenses to Washington D.C.
• housing at the university dorms
• per diem for living expenses for the three-week session

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

• Deadline to submit essays is February 1, 2010.
• Candidates must hold a law degree.
• Submissions must be unpublished legal papers in English, written solely by the candidate.
• Articles must not exceed 35 pages, including footnotes, double spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font.
• Articles must be submitted via email to hracademy@wcl.american.edu in Microsoft Word format.
• Winners will be announced on April 1, 2010 on the website.
• Complete rules and regulations are available on the website at: www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/hraward.

If you have any questions, please contact hracademy@wcl.american.edu.