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Global Legal Minds Converge to Combat Human Trafficking Through Innovative Essay Award

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Washington, D.C. – The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University has once again thrown a spotlight on some of the most pressing global challenges through its annual Human Rights Essay Award. This year, the competition drew an impressive 73 entries in both English and Spanish, submitted by legal professionals and scholars from across the world. The 2025 edition’s theme focused on the critical issue of human trafficking, underpinning the persistent violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights. The essays submitted tackled the complex subject of human trafficking from a variety … Read more

Patty Blum: A Trailblazing Journey from Human Rights Law to Chronicling War-Time Love Letters

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San Anselmo, Calif. — At the age of 76, Patty Blum, a seasoned human rights attorney and scholar, has a wealth of achievements under her belt, including notable contributions to legal academia and impactful litigations. Among her feats is founding the first International Human Rights Law Clinic at UC Berkeley and authoring a heartfelt book drawn from an extensive family correspondence from the World War II era. Blum’s career is marked by a deep commitment to justice. She has spearheaded critical cases, including landmark civil litigations against former Salvadoran defense ministers accused of overwhelming human … Read more

Global Unions and German Government to Launch New Centre for Corporate Accountability in Human Rights

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Berlin, Germany — A significant new initiative is on the horizon as global trade unions and the German government have scheduled a formal announcement on March 20, 2025, to launch the Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre. This international effort, set to commence operations later in the year, aims to fortify workers’ rights by enforcing national and European legislation that mandates corporate responsibility across global supply chains. The collaborative effort includes key organizations such as UNI Global Union, IndustriALL Global Union, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, and the German union confederation, DGB. The Initiative for Global … Read more

‘Unexpected Dance’ Triumphs at SXSW: A Stunning Collusion of Tech and Human Insight by Ting-Tong Chang and Blast Theory

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Austin, Texas – At the recent South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, a noteworthy collaboration between artist Ting-Tong Chang and the UK-based interactive media group Blast Theory claimed the Special Jury Award. Their project, titled “Unexpected Dance,” elegantly explores the complex relationship between technology and human behavior, bridging the gap between art and science in an innovative display. The award highlights “Unexpected Dance” for its creative approach to integrating technology with live performance, shedding light on the evolving interaction between humans and digital interfaces. The project utilizes motion sensors and real-time data processing to create a … Read more