NEWS
A QUARTER CENTURY OF
IMPACT The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law celebrates 25 years of global leadership, legal education and advocacy
BY ADRIANA BUENAVENTURA-MARTINEZ
What began as a bold idea in 2000 has grown into a transformative force in international legal education and human rights advocacy. For 25 years, the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) has empowered thousands of legal professionals, scholars and students from around the world — fostering a global community committed to justice, equality and the protection of human dignity.
A Global Legacy of Leadership and Community
What began as a visionary initiative has evolved into a dynamic global community of legal professionals and scholars. For 25 years, the Academy has advanced the protection and promotion of human rights through its academic programs, public engagement and international partnerships.
This legacy is made possible by the unwavering leadership of Co-Chairs Professors Claudio Grossman and Robert Goldman, the strategic direction of Co-Directors Claudia Martin and Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón, and the tireless efforts of AUWCL faculty, staff, and a broad network of institutional partners. Together, they have built an enduring
12 THE ADVOCATE SUMMER/FALL 2025
(Top) Adriana Buenaventura-Martinez, Senior Coordinator, Academy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. (Bottom) Co-Directors of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Claudia Martin Diego and Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón LLM ’94 with Tifany Sharlene Alarcón Chicaiza at the 2024 certificate/closing ceremony of the summer Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.
model of excellence, grounded in service and scholarship.
Flagship Programs that Shape the Field
LLM in International Human Rights
and Humanitarian Law Launched in 2015, this program has become the most internationally
recognized of its kind in the United States — and a leading model globally. As AUWCL’s largest LLM program, it offers advanced academic instruction by expert faculty alongside practical experience through research and externships. With residential, hybrid, and online formats, it draws legal professionals from across the globe, enhancing the reach and relevance of human rights education.
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