This month the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights adopted the first-ever resolution on people with albinism. Albinism is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the lack of pigmentation in the skin. People with albinism also frequently suffer from …
Summer study abroad can be a great way to learn about the legal system of another country while earning credit hours toward your law degree back home. Between now and early March is the prime time to apply for these …
JURIST is an internet legal news service run by students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. If you haven’t been to this web page before it’s worth a look. The content is free and is filled with up …
In 1989, members states of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Convention) agreed to place elephants on Appendix I of the treaty, thereby banning the international trade in ivory. The U.S. was …
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In a major step forward in human rights, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice has granted four women in the country the right to practice law. One of these women, Dr. Nadia Al-Anani, is employed by the law firm Squire Sanders, …
