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American Branch of the International Law Association and home of International Law Weekend. Est. 1922. 🌎🌍🌏

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The Second Century of the Federal Arbitration Act at International Law Weekend 2025.

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October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Narrative Strategies in International Environmental Law at International Law Weekend 2025.

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October 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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International Organization Secretariats as Crisis Managers and Change-Makers at International Law Weekend 2025.

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October 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Negotiating the Future Crimes Against Humanity treaty: Paradigm Shift or Half-Measure? #ILW25

With: Ana Paula Lavalle Arroyo, Tom Dannenbaum, Akila Radhakrishnan, Leila Nadya Sadat, Hugo Relva, and Sebastiaan Verelst.

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September 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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'A “New” Role for the ICJ?' at #ILW25

With: @chiaragiorgetti.bsky.social, Mohammed Helal, Alison Macdonald, Francesco Messineo, H.E. Ambassador Franz Perrez, and Arman Sarvarian.

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September 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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From Ambition to Action? The Sustainable Development Goals Ten Years On #ILW25

With: Perpétua Chéry, @freyadw.bsky.social, Giovanna E. Gismondi, John H. Knox, and Vanessa Racehorse.

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September 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Announcing our Saturday Keynote Speaker: Sir Howard Morrison!

Sir Howard Morrison is a Former Judge with the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

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September 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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The International Criminal Court: Surviving the Onslaught? #ILW25

With: Patrick Keenan, Valerie Oosterveld, Rebecca Shoot, Jennifer Trahan, and Maria Elena Vignoli.

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September 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination #ILW25

With: Emily Behzadi Cárdenas, Anne-Marie Carstens, Patty Gerstenblith, and Kristin Hausler

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September 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Crisis, Courts, and Sovereigns: Rethinking Immunity and Enforcement in a Shifting Global Order #ILW25

With: Alec Albright, Andrea Bjorklund, Ingrid Brunk, Nicolle Kownacki, Natalie L. Reid, and Beatrice Walton.

Secure your ILW 2025 tickets here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
September 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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The Digital Divide in International Cyber Law #ILW25

With: @chris4short.bsky.social, Jennifer Tridgell, Fabian Rogers, Roxana Vatanparast, and Rosey Wong.

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September 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Customary International Law: What Role Can It Play in Responding to Contemporary Global Crises? #ILW25

With: Noora Arajärvi, Oona A. Hathaway, Adil Haque, Brian D. Lepard, and Sir Michael Wood KC, at International Law Weekend 2025

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September 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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You're invited to our pre International Law Weekend webinar: The Rule of Law in International Relations!

The ABILA webinar will consider the nature, value, purpose, and effectiveness of the rule of law in international affairs. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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The program agenda for International Law Weekend 2025 (#ILW25) is live! The weekend is packed with plenaries, panels, networking sessions, and more. Read more about the program here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/internationa...

Get tickets to ILW25 here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
September 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The next episode of International Law Chats is live! Alison, Chiara, and Milena interviewed Rez Gardi (R-SEAT, University of Auckland) about the global refugee crisis and the importance of refugee-led representation in international affairs. Listen here:

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September 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Introducing: ‘Crisis as Catalyst in International Law,’ an International Humanitarian Law Perspective blogging symposium. Pieces will be published daily, starting Tuesday, August 26th, and concluding on Friday, August 29th. Learn more here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ihl-blogging...
August 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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International Law Chats, an American Branch podcast, just surpassed 500 plays! Congratulations to our hosts Chiara, Alison, and Milena.

Find out more and listen to ILC here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/audio_podcas...
August 19, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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Announcing: our 2025 Emerging Voices!

This year saw a record number of applicants, making the selection process incredibly difficult. Read about Kazım Berkay Arslan, Annika Knauer, Emmanuel O. Osayande, and Naida Softić here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/announcing-2...
August 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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ANNOUNCING: #ILW25 Opening Plenary speaker - Elinor Hammarskjöld!

Elinor Hammarskjöld is the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs. ABILA President Michael Scharf will interview Ms. Hammarskjöld on October 23, 2025. Get tickets here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
July 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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The ILA Committee on Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in All Stages of Armed Conflict convened in Seoul for its intersessional meeting at the esteemed National Palace Museum of Korea from May 26 to 30, 2025. Read about Alison Renteln's experience here: www.linkedin.com/posts/americ...
July 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Call for Nominations: 2025 ABILA Outstanding Achievement Award - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The ABILA Outstanding Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of international law. Nomination deadline: July 31, 2025.

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July 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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A huge congratulations to ABILA member Rez Gardi - for her services to refugees and human rights advocacy, she was appointed to the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours 2025. Read more about her achievement here: www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/list...
July 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The next episode of our podcast, International Law Chats, is live!

Chiara Giorgetti and Milena Sterio interviewed our Chair, @leilasadat1.bsky.social, about her longstanding efforts to establish a treaty on Crimes Against Humanity. Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/1bcl...
July 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Tickets for International Law Weekend 2025 are now live! Early bird prices are available until September 23, 2025. Register here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw-2025-reg...
July 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Call For Nominations: 2025 Charles Siegal Distinguished Service Award - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The ABILA’s Charles Siegal Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the ABILA by a member of the ABILA. See more here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/call-for-nom...
June 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM