Film Screening of Resnais’ Night and Fog followed by a discussion with Professor Osiel on the legal responses to mass atrocities.
When: January 27th 5:30pm-7:00pm.
5:30pm – Film screening
6-7pm – Discussion
Where: Boyd Law Building Room 285
Sponsored by the Jewish Law Students Association, the International Law Society, and the Society for International Human Rights Law at Iowa.
SIHRLI is sponsoring a forum on Thursday, November 18 at 2:30 pm in 145A to discuss how to take advantage of law school resources to find internships, volunteer positions, and careers in international human rights law. Please join us for an engaging opportunity to learn from career services, professors, and students about making the leap from law school to practical experience in human rights. All are welcome!
Please join us for SIHRLI’s first coffee hour to discuss the recent case before the military commission at Guantanamo of former child soldier Omar Khadr. We’re meeting on Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 pm at Capanna in downtown Iowa City. Check out these articles for differing views on the military commissions. Feel free to post other relevant articles. All are welcome. See you there!
Khadr Sentencing Should Reflect Juvenile Status (Human Rights Watch)
Don’t Try Terrorists, Lock Them Up (New York Times)
Canada says it will accept Guantanamo detainee Khadr in a year (CNN)
SIHRLI is proud to announce their executive board for 2010-2011:
Joe Fraioli, Julia Zalenski, Co-Presidents
Grace Thommandru, Vice President
Taylor Whitten, Secretary
Chelsea Moore, Public Relations Chair
Shylo Bundy, Treasurer
Welcome to the Society of International Human Rights Law at Iowa (SIHRLI) blog! Our goal is to create an online forum for Iowa College of Law students to share their experiences and ideas to promote the study and practice of international human rights. Check back often for updates on current issues and our upcoming events.
College of Law
sihrli.wordpress.com 