IJHRL

Volume 6: 2011-2012

The Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL) is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal designed to address international human rights issues more broadly. The IJHRL has been  ranked among the top international law journals on ExpressO rankings. The journal explores political, philosophical, and legal questions related to international human rights from diverse perspectives. It strives to create a more thoughtful polity better able to make informed choices about ethical foreign policymaking. ISSN: 1933-0049 Printed Volume Individual Subscriber $40.00 USD Institutional Subscriber $200.00 USD Catalogue of Previous Volumes

Journal sales help fund delegations of American students to international negotiations.

Volume 6: 2011-2012

Articles

Silva D. Kantareva, The Responsibility to Protect: Issues of Legal Formulation and Practical Application –
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Sara Birkenthal, Human Trafficking: A Human Rights Abuse with Global Dimensions – View article

Ursula Urdillo, Impunity for Enforced Disappearances in Contemporary Spain: The Spanish Search for Truth -

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Bill Rolston, Combatants’ Children: Conflict and Resilience in Northern Ireland -View article

Jeremy Sarkin, Enhancing the Legitimacy, Status, and Role of the International Criminal Court Globally by Using Transitional Justice and Restorative Justice Strategies -

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Tracey Holland, Human Rights Education in Peacebuilding: A Look at How Far the Practice Has Come and Where It Needs to Head -

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Anna Dolidze, Lampedusa and Beyond: Recognition, Implementation, and Justiciability of Stateless Persons’ Rights under International Law -

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Jennifer L. Aronson, The Kafkaesque Experience of Immigrants with Mental Disabilities: Navigating the Inexplicable Shoals of Immigration Law -

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Book Review

Marie Nissanka, The Business of Corporate Social Responsibility: A. Voiculescu and H. Yanacopulos, eds., The Business of Human Rights: An Evolving Agenda for Corporate Social Responsibility (Zed Books, 2011) –
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Editor-in-Chief: Carla De Ycaza – carla@americanstudents.us

Managing Editor: 2012-2013- Marissa Goldfaden Bleier- marissa.goldfaden@americanstudents.us

2013-2014- Maribeth Mincey- mmincey@americanstudents.us

Editorial Advisory Board:

Elazar Barkan, Columbia University
M. Cherif Bassiouni, DePaul University College of Law
David Crane, Syracuse University College of Law
Alex de Waal, Social Science Research Council
Jack Donnelly, University of Denver
Priscilla Hayner, Independent Consultant
Rene Lemarchand,The University of Florida
Timothy Longman, Boston University
Louise Mallinder, Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster
Mahmood Mamdani, Makerere Institute of Social Research and Columbia University
Filip Reyntjens, University of Antwerp
Naomi Roht-Arriaza, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
William Schabas, Middlesex University
Michael Scharf, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Eric Stover, University of California, Berkeley
Ruti Teitel, New York Law School, London School of Economics
Richard J. Wilson, American University, Washington College of Law

Rates and Availability:

IJHRL is published once annually in the Spring. Individual articles are available online in PDF format free to the public. Hard copies are available to individuals at $40 and to institutions at $200. If you prefer to pay by check, or you represent an institution and would like to set up a subscription, please contact publications@americanstudents.us for details. Articles are available via Westlaw, EBSCO Publishing, HeinOnline, and H.W. Wilson databases.

Archives:

Please visit the Archives for back-issues.

Submission Guidelines

The IJHRL is an annual, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Council for American Students in International Negotiations. The journal invites quality submissions from scholars, jurists, and professionals in fields related to human rights. Occasionally, exceptional student work will be accepted. IJHRL also welcomes review essays, book reviews, and comments/notes from the field.

Manuscripts must be computer generated in MS Word and submitted electronically in .doc format via e-mail or Berkeley Electronic Press’s ExpressO submission service. Each submission should contain an abstract of no more than 150 words, a CV, appropriate contact information and a cover letter to the editor assuring that the manuscript has not been submitted or published elsewhere and that the author will not submit the manuscript to any other publication while under consideration with the IJHRL. Manuscripts should range from 3,000 to 10,000 words (approximately 15-25 pages) and be typed, double-spaced. Notes from the field run at approximately 4,000-5,000 words.  Book reviews may run from 1,000 to 2,500 words. Please cite sources in standard American legal format according to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.  Submissions that do not adhere to the aforementioned guidelines may not be considered for publication.

Submissions are subject to external, double-blind peer review. Additionally, authors are encouraged to seek comments on their manuscripts from colleagues within their discipline. Notification of acceptance, rejection or need for revision will be given within approximately 6-8 weeks of receipt of manuscript.

Submissions and other editorial correspondence should be addressed to ijhrl@americanstudents.us.

Please note that we are no longer accepting submissions for the 2012-2013 issue.  Please check back on our website in May-June 2013 for our call for submissions for the 2013-2014 issue.

Opportunities with the IJHRL

Call for Reviewers

The Advisory Board of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL) is seeking applications for peer reviewers from a broad range of disciplines. Academicians and practitioners specializing in issues concerning international human rights law are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should be available to assume their titles immediately.

Qualifications: Candidates should have strong writing skills and a demonstrated interest and background in international criminal law and justice, humanitarian law, human rights law or another relevant field (sociology, political science, education, peace and conflict studies, history, literature, anthropology, etc.). Junior level faculty members, human rights scholars and practitioners are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant academic experience in their field.

Duties: Peer reviewers are expected to review manuscripts submitted by authors, give constructive comments, and determine the manuscript’s suitability for publication and contribution to the field. Members will be identified according to their availability and expertise.

Applications should include a one-page letter of interest, 3-5 key areas of focus (ie: genocide studies, Cambodia, economic and social rights, international criminal law, etc.), curriculum vitae and list of publications. These materials should be emailed as .doc or .pdf attachments to ijhrl@americanstudents.us.  Please identify the title of the position for which you are applying as the subject of your email.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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