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The Domestic Workers Convention Enters into Force (September 5, 2013)

Author: 
Kathleen Doty

The International Labour Organization's (ILO) Domestic Workers Convention came into force on September 5, 2013.

ASIL History

Since its founding in 1906, the American Society of International Law (ASIL) has been the pre-eminent scholarly society in the international law field. For more than a century, its publications, conferences, and research and educational programs have advanced the study and use of international law as a cornerstone of a just and peaceful world.

Publisher Partner Testimonials

What Publishers Say about ASIL's Publisher Partnership Program:

"All serious scholars and practitioners in the field of international law belong to ASIL, and the partnership program has helped us reach members through advertising, mailings, and our choice of location at the annual conference. ASIL members are an essential audience for our titles in the area, and the annual meeting is one of the most important conferences of the year for us"

Academic Partner Testimonials

What Academic Institutions Say about ASIL's Academic Partnership Program:

"Our students and faculty members find the ASIL Academic Partnership to be a very valuable tool for connecting in the world of international law. It allows us to develop networks, access research and teaching materials, as well as to be linked with international law developments in the United States." LAURENCE BOISSON DE CHAZOURNES, Professor and Director of the Master in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), University of Geneva Law School.

ASIL Newsletter

Published four times a year, the ASIL Newsletter covers selected international law developments, new publications, upcoming conferences, and regional activities of the Society. The Newsletter publishes thought-provoking commentary, including columns by the Society's president and the Society's executive director; information on meetings and symposia held all over the world; announcements of opportunities to participate in Society endeavors; and news of activities cosponsored with collegial organizations.

deFord Library and Information Center

As a specialized collection that is open to the public, the Society's library is unique in Washington, DC. From its 20,000-item specialized collection of books and periodicals to its databases on international law topics and web-based resources, the deFord Library and Information Center plays an important role for the local international law community and, electronically, to the global audience of international lawyers and researchers.

Women in International Law Networking Breakfast

This breakfast, sponsored by ASIL's Women in International Law Interest Group (WILIG), will feature accomplished professionals in various practices of international law discussing their career paths and offering professional advice and insights for women interested in pursuing careers in international law. The panel presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and networking opportunities among the panelists and participants.