The CLIHHR Reports series features research and publications from the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR). These reports explore pressing issues in international human rights, atrocity prevention, and humanitarian law, often developed through the work of faculty, fellows, and students in the Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention (HRAP) Clinic.
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A Survey of Slavery & the Slave Trade Law
Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR) and Benjamin B. Ferencz Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic
This comprehensive report, compiled by the Benjamin B. Ferencz Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention (HRAP) Clinic at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law from 2020 to 2024, surveys domestic slavery and slave trade laws across States Parties to the Rome Statute. Law students conducted comparative legal research examining how national legislation defines and criminalizes slavery, the slave trade, sexual slavery, and related practices such as trafficking and forced labor. Organized by region, the report presents constitutional and penal code provisions, assesses compliance with international humanitarian law, and highlights legal trends and gaps. It serves as a vital resource for international law scholars, policymakers, and advocates seeking to understand global legal approaches to slavery and atrocity prevention.
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PHR & CLIHHR Submission to SGBC Policy (June 2023)
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR)
This report was submitted by the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR) and Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) in June 2023 as part of the consultation process for the United Nations' policy on addressing sexual and gender-based crimes (SGBC). It offers legal analysis and strategic recommendations to strengthen accountability mechanisms for SGBC under international criminal law. The submission reflects CLIHHR’s ongoing work in advancing human rights and justice for marginalized and vulnerable populations.
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PHR & CLIHHR Submission to ICC OTP (May 2023)
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR)
This report was submitted by the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR) and Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) in May 2023 to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It provides legal and strategic recommendations on investigating and prosecuting crimes of sexual and gender-based violence, with an emphasis on survivor-centered approaches and international legal standards. The submission highlights the importance of addressing such crimes within the framework of international justice.
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The Uses of Truth: Rapporteur Notes
Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR)
These rapporteur notes summarize key themes and discussions from The Uses of Truth, a convening co-hosted by the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR), focusing on truth-telling, accountability, and justice in post-conflict societies. The document captures the perspectives of scholars, advocates, and practitioners exploring the legal, political, and moral dimensions of truth in human rights work.
