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Academy’s Reception: Celebration Of Elizabeth Abi-Mershed Life #IAMOOT2023

This year's Moot Court CompetitionÌýwas named in honor of WCL Professor Elizabeth Abi-Mershed. It is our way to honor her life and invaluable contribution to the Inter-American Human Rights System.

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International Women's Day 2023
Apart from being a JD alumnus of WCL, Elizabeth was a close friend of the Academy and an active contributor to many initiatives. She was an integral part of the faculty of the Master (LLM) in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law


Apart from being a JD alumnus of WCL, Elizabeth was a close friend of the Academy and an active contributor to many of the initiatives throughout the years. She was an integral part of the faculty of the Master (LLM) in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, where she taught the course "International Protection of Human Rights: Application and Challenges at the Regional and UN Levels." Elizabeth was also faculty in the Summer Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, where she taught the course "Women and International Human Rights Law." She also participated as a judge in the Human Rights Essay Competition and was a panelist and presenter in conferences and events held annually by the Academy.Ìý