Global Justice Meets Local Action: International Law and Reparations for Slavery in New York

Description: 

Global Justice Meets Local Action 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, New York Senator
  • Judge Patrick Robinson, former Judge of the International Court of Justice
  • Michaelle C. Solages, New York Assembly Member Moderator: Chantal Thomas, Cornell Law School

Sponsoring Association Committees:

  • Council on International Affairs, Margaret McGuinness, Chair
  • International Law Committee, Victoria Pochtar, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Organization:

  • The New York Chapter of the American Society of International Law ("ASIL-NY")

Date and Location

Date: 
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: 
New York City Bar Association
Address 1: 
42 West 44th Street
City: 
New York
State: 
NY
Zip Code: 
10036
Country: 
USA