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Articles From Junaid “J” Afeef

Islamophobia at the ISBA Café By Junaid “J” Afeef Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 The DEI efforts at ISBA are commendable and need to continue to be supported. In addition to the work being done, the Code of Conduct adopted three years ago must be more robustly enforced.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75 By Junaid “J” Afeef Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 An overview of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it may shape human rights in the United States and worldwide in the coming years.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Book Review: ‘A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy’ by Nathan Thrall By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, May 2024 A summary of a book worth reading for anyone involved in human rights and international.
Chair’s Column By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, May 2024 A note from the outgoing chair.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, February 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef International and Immigration Law, February 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Chair’s Column By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, October 2023 A note from the chair.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75 By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, October 2023 An overview of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it may shape human rights in the United States and worldwide in the coming years.
From Teaching to Steel Mills, From Civil Rights Activism to Administering Justice: The Hon. William J. Borah By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, August 2023 A spotlight on Hon. William J. Borah, recipient of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Elmer Gertz Human & Civil Rights Award.
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Human and Civil Rights at the ISBA: Let’s Go! By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, August 2023 A note from the chair.

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