University of Miami School of Law Human Rights Clinic

Check out the Fall 2024 Human Rights Program Newsletter for all the latest highlights from last semester! To read the full newsletter, visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/emW4kNUe

Director of the Human Rights Clinic, Professor Caroline Bettinger-Lopez, who led the Obama and Biden administration's efforts to address gender-based violence, was featured in the “Miami Law Explainer” podcast where she dives into U.S. laws criminalizing survivors of gender-based violence. To check out the full episode, visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/evZi4tFU

Thank you for joining us at this year's Louis Henkin Human Rights Lecture, featuring Ambassador Julissa Reynoso.?Here are some highlights from the event!

Tamar Ezer, faculty director of the Human Rights Program and associate director of the Human Rights Clinic, presented in Barcelona on socially engaged legal collaborations and trauma-informed approaches to gender-based violence, underscoring her extensive work at the intersection of health and human rights. To read the full article, visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/eqtREnhr

Human Rights Clinic intern Lissie Albornoz visited Washington, D.C., to advocate for the Venezuelan Adjustment Act and recently received special congressional recognition for her contributions to the community. She shared her thoughts by saying, "I'm honored to be in Washington, D.C., advocating for the Venezuelan Adjustment Act and receiving special congressional recognition for my community contributions. It's inspiring to see the Capital up close and be part of efforts that can make a real difference."

Join us on October 16, 2024, from 5-6 PM for an inspiring evening with Ambassador Julissa Reynoso, former U.S. Ambassador to Spain & Andorra, and Partner at Winston & Strawn, as part of the Alan S. Becker & Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series and the Louis Henkin Human Rights Lecture Series. Don’t miss out—RSVP via the link below! https://lnkd.in/eDKi3aMp

This World Homelessness Day, check out the blog on the Grants Pass decision by Human Rights Clinic Associate Director Tamar Ezer & Fellow Abby Wettstein addressing how “In Punishing Homelessness, the U.S. Abandons Human Rights" at https://lnkd.in/eKjddxQH.

Miami Law's clinical program held its second annual kick-off, celebrating Miami’s rich history and strengthening student connections. The event featured a tour of the historic Lyric Theater and a captivating lecture by Dr. Marvin Dunn. “It’s exciting to see this tradition grow, helping students engage with Miami’s past and connect with one another,” said Professor Tamar Ezer. For more information visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/eA-VbHme

The Human Rights and the Environmental Justice Clinics had the opportunity to collaborate with the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent and the Black Audit Project on a critical racial justice assessment in Miami-Dade County. Pictured here is Human Rights Alumni Gabrielle Thomas presenting the findings and recommendations at the third meeting of the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in Geneva. To learn more about the U.N. Forum causes as well as Thomas’s rewarding experience, visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/e3Dk8qYr

Along with Professor Caroline Bettinger-Lopez, University of Miami School of Law - Human Rights Clinic interns Juliana Monroy, Victor Alvarado Graterol, and Sharif Amastha attended a FIFA World Cup 2026? - Canada, Mexico and the United States Safeguarding Workshop organized by The Centre for Sport & Human Rights. Our Clinic’s Sports, Masculinity, and Ending Gender-Based Violence Team seeks to promote protections for children in mega-sporting events. The workshop focused on protecting human dignity, addressing risks, and improving efforts to combat gender-based violence against children at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in North America. #HumanRights #ChildProtection #FIFAWorldCup2026