Making the Law Work for Women's Human Rights

Description: 

How far have we come in the advancement of human rights and equal access to justice for women? Are women's human rights legally enforceable? How do lawyers and non-lawyer activists work within the law to protect women's rights? Please join the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia for a discussion with top human rights experts as we discuss these issues and many more.

Featuring:

  • Susan Benda, attorney-adviser, Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser (speaking in her personal capacity)
  • Martina Vandenberg, founder and president, the Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center
  • Lisa VeneKlasen, executive director and co-founder, Just Associates, Inc.
  • Jeanne Cohn-Connor (moderator), partner, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP

ASIL is a cosponsor of this event.

Date and Location

Date: 
Monday, March 14, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: 
Foley Hoag, LLP
Address 1: 
1717 K Street NW
City: 
Washington DC
State: 
DC
Zip Code: 
20005