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In Sudan, Seeing Echoes of Darfur

  Originally posted in the New York Times, February 18th, 2012 By: Nicholas D. Kristof Yida, South Sudan Bombings, ground attacks and sexual violence — part of Sudan’s scorched-earth counterinsurgency strategy — have driven hundreds of thousands of people from … Continue reading

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Window into War: Untied to End Genocide shares findings from Blue Nile and South Kordofan

By Caroline Schwartz, Legal Communications Intern Albert Gonzalez Farran – UNAMID In June of 2011, the government of Sudan began aerial bombings of the Blue Nile and South Kordofan regions. Since the start of these assaults, the Sudanese government lead … Continue reading

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IJP Welcomes the New Marilyn S. Broad Fellow

The IJP is excited to announce and welcome our new Marilyn S. Broad fellow, Kristin Rosella. Ms. Rosella will be primarily responsible for IJP’s new project, the Emergency Response Network for Darfuri Women at Risk. This project focuses on meeting … Continue reading

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IJP Launches Emergency Response Network for Darfuri Women at Risk with Support from Marilyn S. Broad Foundation

Marilyn S. Broad The IJP, with the support of the Marilyn S. Broad Foundation, has launched a new project—the Emergency Response Network—which addresses the direct and immediate needs of women and children who are suffering from physical and mental health … Continue reading

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Join Us: IJP Co-Founders to Speak at NYC Bar Association on October 21, 2011

On October 21, 2011, Wanda M. Akin and Raymond M. Brown, the co-founders of the IJP and two of only 50 American lawyers admitted to practice before the ICC, will speak at the NYC Bar Association. The program, entitled Lawyering … Continue reading

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Make Your Dinner Count

Are you looking for a way to make your dinner count for more than just a meal? The IJP is excited to announce its new partnership with Healthy Chef Direct. This gourmet meal company delivers healthy meals right to your … Continue reading

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IJP Establishes the LaTonio L. Hyatt Memorial Internship

LaTonio, or Tony as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, was a 2011 Summer Intern at the IJP. Like many people his age, he was searching for his passion and direction in life. Thus, this past summer, … Continue reading

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Election of New ICC Prosecutor and Important Implications

By Amy Y. Chen, 2011 Summer Intern With ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo’s nine-year term ending in June 2012, the search for the new prosecutor is well underway. The selection of a new prosecutor is a crucial step for the Court … Continue reading

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Land Grabbing: A Second “Scramble for Africa”?

By Marline Gay, 2011 Summer Intern Farmers across Africa and the developing world are left stunned as they are commanded off their land by domestic governments and foreign investors. Many of them are surprised to learn that in most cases, … Continue reading

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Bashir Watch

By Kristina Hon, 2011 Summer Legal Intern In order for the IJP to represent victims before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the case against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, Bashir must first be brought before the Court. As it is … Continue reading

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