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Global Justice Meets Local Action

Global Justice Meets Local Action: International Law and Reparations for Slavery in New York
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm  
Online Registration is now closed. Walk In Registrations will be accepted!
Format: In-Person

Program Fee: Free for Members | $15 Non-Members

Description:
This program will explore cutting-edge research and policy analysis on the international law and policy of reparations for transatlantic chattel slavery, and its potential application to the mandate of the newly established New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies.

Speakers:
E. Tendayi Achiume, Stanford Law School and former UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism
Cordell Cleare, Senator, New York State Senate
Hon. Patrick Robinson, former Judge of the International Court of Justice
James Sanders Jr., Senator, New York State Senate
Michaelle C. Solages, Assembly Member, New York State Assembly

Moderator:
Chantal Thomas, Cornell Law School

Sponsoring Committee:
Council on International Affairs, Margaret McGuinness, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Committee:
African Affairs, Melissa Verpile, Chair
International Law, Victoria Pochtar, Chair
International Human Rights, Lauren Melkus, Chair
Co-Sponsoring Organization:
The New York Chapter of the American Society of International Law (“ASIL-NY”)
    


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th St New York, NY 10036 UNITED STATES

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