{"id":2284,"date":"2026-04-29T12:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ielrblog.com\/?p=2284"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:30:57","slug":"the-war-crimes-research-office-at-american-university-washington-college-of-law-marks-its-30th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ielrblog.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/the-war-crimes-research-office-at-american-university-washington-college-of-law-marks-its-30th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"The War Crimes Research Office at American University Washington College of Law Marks Its 30th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">In celebration of 30 years at the forefront of international justice, the War Crimes Research Office (WCRO) at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) hosted a two-day symposium on April 21-22, 2026. The global gathering brought together leading experts in international criminal law in a series of dynamic programs and panels, through both in-person and online formats.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please find a short note about the event at the following link:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"OWAbf2f68be-fafd-e602-9939-2745174a6809\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.wcl.american.edu\/news-events\/news\/auwcl-s-war-crimes-research-office-marks-30-years-of-international-justice.cfm. 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