Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute
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betterment of global society
The Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute uses a combination of education and research to increase global knowledge and understanding, promote the rule of law, and address problems that require international cooperation and international solutions.
The U.N. Sixth Committee to Discuss Draft Articles for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention
Building on the work of the Harris Institute's Crimes Against Humanity Initiative, a new global treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity is gaining momentum.
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The Harris Institute sponsors a wide range of programs and projects. It draws on a vast pool of international and national expertise to foster collaboration, dialogue, and a robust exchange of ideas among scholars, business and government leaders, members of civil society, and practitioners engaged in international, transnational, or comparative law work.
Lex Lata, Lex Ferenda
The Harris Institute’s blog features commentary on issues of foreign affairs and international and comparative law.
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Student Opportunities
The Institute provides students with a rich array of opportunities to engage in valuable research and practical experiences.
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The Institute frequently publishes occasional papers and other monographs as well as print materials promoting international and comparative law scholarship, research, and activities.
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