Karima Bennoune
@profkarimabennoune.bsky.social
Professor of International Law & Human Rights, University of Michigan Law School. Former UN Special Rapporteur in the field of Cultural Rights. Author of "Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here" & "The Intl Obligation to Counter Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan."
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Looking forward to talking to all of our young scholars today about publishing in AJIL! #ASILMYM
September 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Last night at the opening of the Midyear Meeting of the American Society of #InternationalLaw @asilorg.bsky.social
in #Ohio
a 2nd year law student got up and asked a senior lawyer
"Will there be any law left to practice when I graduate?"
Wake Up, America
The threat to the rule of law is real
in #Ohio
a 2nd year law student got up and asked a senior lawyer
"Will there be any law left to practice when I graduate?"
Wake Up, America
The threat to the rule of law is real
September 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Last night at the opening of the Midyear Meeting of the American Society of #InternationalLaw @asilorg.bsky.social
in #Ohio
a 2nd year law student got up and asked a senior lawyer
"Will there be any law left to practice when I graduate?"
Wake Up, America
The threat to the rule of law is real
in #Ohio
a 2nd year law student got up and asked a senior lawyer
"Will there be any law left to practice when I graduate?"
Wake Up, America
The threat to the rule of law is real
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"The Federal Communications Commission’s recent push to have ABC suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was a First Amendment disaster that has dire implications for everyone who values free expression."
Professor Len Niehoff in the @detroitnews.com
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Professor Len Niehoff in the @detroitnews.com
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Niehoff: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension was a free speech disaster
Free speech for some, but not for others, isn’t free speech.
www.detroitnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"The Federal Communications Commission’s recent push to have ABC suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was a First Amendment disaster that has dire implications for everyone who values free expression."
Professor Len Niehoff in the @detroitnews.com
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Professor Len Niehoff in the @detroitnews.com
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
In 2 days, join us to explore using international law in support of those on the frontlines of the struggle against #GenderApartheid in #Afghanistan & #Iran
As the Taliban cut internet access, there's never been a more crucial time to speak up for women's rights
Zoom registration: t.co/GPblDX1cXn
As the Taliban cut internet access, there's never been a more crucial time to speak up for women's rights
Zoom registration: t.co/GPblDX1cXn
September 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In 2 days, join us to explore using international law in support of those on the frontlines of the struggle against #GenderApartheid in #Afghanistan & #Iran
As the Taliban cut internet access, there's never been a more crucial time to speak up for women's rights
Zoom registration: t.co/GPblDX1cXn
As the Taliban cut internet access, there's never been a more crucial time to speak up for women's rights
Zoom registration: t.co/GPblDX1cXn
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On September 18, 2025 we will host a conference, organized by Prof @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social, on ending gender apartheid in Afghanistan and beyond.
“Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening”
Read more and register: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/michiga...
“Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening”
Read more and register: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/michiga...
Michigan Law to Host Conference on Using International Law to Fight Gender Apartheid | University of Michigan Law School
The Law School will host a conference on ending gender apartheid in Afghanistan and beyond on September 18. It is organized by Professor Karima Bennoune, ’94, a leading scholar on the topic and a form...
michigan.law.umich.edu
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
On September 18, 2025 we will host a conference, organized by Prof @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social, on ending gender apartheid in Afghanistan and beyond.
“Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening”
Read more and register: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/michiga...
“Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening”
Read more and register: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/michiga...
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Looking forward to being part of these discussions!
Join in person or online on Thursday 18 Sept for "Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening" @umichlaw.bsky.social @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social
Join in person or online on Thursday 18 Sept for "Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening" @umichlaw.bsky.social @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social
Join us Thurs SEPT 18 for
"Countering #GenderApartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening"
@UMichLaw
Public hybrid panels 9AM-1PM ET; 1225 Jeffries Hall
Register for Zoom: tinyurl.com/4xxywu7h
Speakers incl: UN Special Rapporteur on #Afghanistan; Mariam Safi & Malala Yousafzai(video)
"Countering #GenderApartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening"
@UMichLaw
Public hybrid panels 9AM-1PM ET; 1225 Jeffries Hall
Register for Zoom: tinyurl.com/4xxywu7h
Speakers incl: UN Special Rapporteur on #Afghanistan; Mariam Safi & Malala Yousafzai(video)
August 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Looking forward to being part of these discussions!
Join in person or online on Thursday 18 Sept for "Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening" @umichlaw.bsky.social @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social
Join in person or online on Thursday 18 Sept for "Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening" @umichlaw.bsky.social @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social
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WLP Morocco ADFM joins 32 organizations in condemning a government official's remarks that put marriage before education for young girls. The group is calling for authorities to protect women’s rights and families to prioritize girls’ education.
www.lopinion.ma/Mariage-des-...
www.lopinion.ma/Mariage-des-...
Mariage des jeunes filles : Des associations féminines dénoncent les propos "offensants" de Benkirane
La polémique enfle après les propos de l'ex-chef du gouvernent, Abdelilah Benkirane, sur le mariage des jeunes filles. Des propos qui ont provoqué une vague d'indignation de la part de la "Coordinatio...
www.lopinion.ma
August 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
WLP Morocco ADFM joins 32 organizations in condemning a government official's remarks that put marriage before education for young girls. The group is calling for authorities to protect women’s rights and families to prioritize girls’ education.
www.lopinion.ma/Mariage-des-...
www.lopinion.ma/Mariage-des-...
Join us Thurs SEPT 18 for
"Countering #GenderApartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening"
@UMichLaw
Public hybrid panels 9AM-1PM ET; 1225 Jeffries Hall
Register for Zoom: tinyurl.com/4xxywu7h
Speakers incl: UN Special Rapporteur on #Afghanistan; Mariam Safi & Malala Yousafzai(video)
"Countering #GenderApartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening"
@UMichLaw
Public hybrid panels 9AM-1PM ET; 1225 Jeffries Hall
Register for Zoom: tinyurl.com/4xxywu7h
Speakers incl: UN Special Rapporteur on #Afghanistan; Mariam Safi & Malala Yousafzai(video)
August 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Join us Thurs SEPT 18 for
"Countering #GenderApartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening"
@UMichLaw
Public hybrid panels 9AM-1PM ET; 1225 Jeffries Hall
Register for Zoom: tinyurl.com/4xxywu7h
Speakers incl: UN Special Rapporteur on #Afghanistan; Mariam Safi & Malala Yousafzai(video)
"Countering #GenderApartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening"
@UMichLaw
Public hybrid panels 9AM-1PM ET; 1225 Jeffries Hall
Register for Zoom: tinyurl.com/4xxywu7h
Speakers incl: UN Special Rapporteur on #Afghanistan; Mariam Safi & Malala Yousafzai(video)
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Have you registered for #ASILAbroad Singapore yet? Full program is online at asil.org/asilabroad. Locals can register for CPD until the 29th of August!
August 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Have you registered for #ASILAbroad Singapore yet? Full program is online at asil.org/asilabroad. Locals can register for CPD until the 29th of August!
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The ASIL Abroad 2025 program is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
🔍 Program details (with more to come):
👉 asil.org/abroad
Join us in Singapore this September.
🔍 Program details (with more to come):
👉 asil.org/abroad
Join us in Singapore this September.
July 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The ASIL Abroad 2025 program is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
🔍 Program details (with more to come):
👉 asil.org/abroad
Join us in Singapore this September.
🔍 Program details (with more to come):
👉 asil.org/abroad
Join us in Singapore this September.
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Don't miss "Charting the Course: A dialogue with the Expert Group on the Future Development of the PCA" at #ASILAbroad 2025 in #Singapore!
This panel features distinguished members of the Expert Group on the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Visit asil.org/abroad to learn more and register.
This panel features distinguished members of the Expert Group on the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Visit asil.org/abroad to learn more and register.
July 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Don't miss "Charting the Course: A dialogue with the Expert Group on the Future Development of the PCA" at #ASILAbroad 2025 in #Singapore!
This panel features distinguished members of the Expert Group on the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Visit asil.org/abroad to learn more and register.
This panel features distinguished members of the Expert Group on the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Visit asil.org/abroad to learn more and register.
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Treaty and Custom in the ICJ’s Climate Change Opinion | by @aratojulian.bsky.social and @justinauriburu.bsky.social
Treaty and Custom in the ICJ’s Climate Change Opinion
The International Court of Justice has released its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Delivered yesterday by a unanimous Court, the Opinion marks a t...
www.ejiltalk.org
July 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Treaty and Custom in the ICJ’s Climate Change Opinion | by @aratojulian.bsky.social and @justinauriburu.bsky.social
Calling #InternationalLaw colleagues everywhere
Please submit panel proposals for the American Society of Intl Law @asilorg.bsky.social 2026 Annual Meeting by
5 PM ET July 28
Our timely topic is "Advancing & Defending the Rule of Law"
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Please submit panel proposals for the American Society of Intl Law @asilorg.bsky.social 2026 Annual Meeting by
5 PM ET July 28
Our timely topic is "Advancing & Defending the Rule of Law"
tinyurl.com/mpexfthk
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2026 ASIL Annual Meeting | ASIL
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July 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Calling #InternationalLaw colleagues everywhere
Please submit panel proposals for the American Society of Intl Law @asilorg.bsky.social 2026 Annual Meeting by
5 PM ET July 28
Our timely topic is "Advancing & Defending the Rule of Law"
tinyurl.com/mpexfthk
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Please submit panel proposals for the American Society of Intl Law @asilorg.bsky.social 2026 Annual Meeting by
5 PM ET July 28
Our timely topic is "Advancing & Defending the Rule of Law"
tinyurl.com/mpexfthk
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Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
May 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
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"We are not asking for the impossible. We are asking for international humanitarian law to be respected and applied"
"Together with our partners, we accompany our supplies to the end. Our food reaches the malnourished child. Our vaccines go into a child’s arm."
— UNICEF Chief
"Together with our partners, we accompany our supplies to the end. Our food reaches the malnourished child. Our vaccines go into a child’s arm."
— UNICEF Chief
May 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"We are not asking for the impossible. We are asking for international humanitarian law to be respected and applied"
"Together with our partners, we accompany our supplies to the end. Our food reaches the malnourished child. Our vaccines go into a child’s arm."
— UNICEF Chief
"Together with our partners, we accompany our supplies to the end. Our food reaches the malnourished child. Our vaccines go into a child’s arm."
— UNICEF Chief
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It’s the largest upward transfer of wealth in American history, and House Republicans just voted to make it happen
By @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
By @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Largest Upward Transfer of Wealth in American History
House Republicans voted to advance a bill that would offer lavish tax cuts for the rich while slashing benefits for the poor.
www.theatlantic.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It’s the largest upward transfer of wealth in American history, and House Republicans just voted to make it happen
By @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
By @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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So very psyched that healthcare expert @charlesgaba.com is joining me tomorrow to break down that big terrible bill for us.
See you at 8:30 am eastern Friday!
www.youtube.com/live/8FUQ42e...
See you at 8:30 am eastern Friday!
www.youtube.com/live/8FUQ42e...
Jen Taub LIVE - EXPERT FUMES: Bill Strips Healthcare from Millions of Americans
YouTube video by Jen Taub
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May 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
So very psyched that healthcare expert @charlesgaba.com is joining me tomorrow to break down that big terrible bill for us.
See you at 8:30 am eastern Friday!
www.youtube.com/live/8FUQ42e...
See you at 8:30 am eastern Friday!
www.youtube.com/live/8FUQ42e...
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BREAKING: Following today's emergency hearing, Judge Brian Murphy orders the Trump administration to "maintain custody and control of class members currently being removed to South Sudan or to any other third country," such that he could order their return if needed.
May 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
BREAKING: Following today's emergency hearing, Judge Brian Murphy orders the Trump administration to "maintain custody and control of class members currently being removed to South Sudan or to any other third country," such that he could order their return if needed.
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
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Get yourself a copy of @leahlitman.bsky.social's smart and funny new book LAWLESS. Actually, maybe get 2 so you don't have to share... bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
May 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Get yourself a copy of @leahlitman.bsky.social's smart and funny new book LAWLESS. Actually, maybe get 2 so you don't have to share... bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
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Full Statement by UK FM Lammy:
"Israel’s actions are intolerable"
"repellent"
"monstrous"
"I condemn it"
"morally unjustifiable, wholly disproportionate and utterly counter-productive"
"The world is judging. History will judge them."
"This is indefensible and it must stop."
"Israel’s actions are intolerable"
"repellent"
"monstrous"
"I condemn it"
"morally unjustifiable, wholly disproportionate and utterly counter-productive"
"The world is judging. History will judge them."
"This is indefensible and it must stop."
May 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Full Statement by UK FM Lammy:
"Israel’s actions are intolerable"
"repellent"
"monstrous"
"I condemn it"
"morally unjustifiable, wholly disproportionate and utterly counter-productive"
"The world is judging. History will judge them."
"This is indefensible and it must stop."
"Israel’s actions are intolerable"
"repellent"
"monstrous"
"I condemn it"
"morally unjustifiable, wholly disproportionate and utterly counter-productive"
"The world is judging. History will judge them."
"This is indefensible and it must stop."
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Register here to join us at #CWASU to discuss legalised #prostitution with #CatharineMacKinnon and #MaxWaltman
on 23 May
#CAH
#EqualityModel
#Accountability
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joining-th...
on 23 May
#CAH
#EqualityModel
#Accountability
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joining-th...
May 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Register here to join us at #CWASU to discuss legalised #prostitution with #CatharineMacKinnon and #MaxWaltman
on 23 May
#CAH
#EqualityModel
#Accountability
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joining-th...
on 23 May
#CAH
#EqualityModel
#Accountability
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joining-th...
Today is the 21st anniversary of the passing of my dear father Dr. Mahfoud Bennoune
He spent his entire life pursuing knowledge & freedom, for his fellow Algerians, his fellow human beings
May we follow his example in these challenging times
mahfoudbennoune.com
#Algeria
#HumanRights
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He spent his entire life pursuing knowledge & freedom, for his fellow Algerians, his fellow human beings
May we follow his example in these challenging times
mahfoudbennoune.com
#Algeria
#HumanRights
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May 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Today is the 21st anniversary of the passing of my dear father Dr. Mahfoud Bennoune
He spent his entire life pursuing knowledge & freedom, for his fellow Algerians, his fellow human beings
May we follow his example in these challenging times
mahfoudbennoune.com
#Algeria
#HumanRights
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He spent his entire life pursuing knowledge & freedom, for his fellow Algerians, his fellow human beings
May we follow his example in these challenging times
mahfoudbennoune.com
#Algeria
#HumanRights
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Professor @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social, ’94, was elected to serve as a vice president of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) during its 2025 annual meeting in April. She also was chosen to co-lead the 2026 annual meeting.
Read more: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/globall...
Read more: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/globall...
Globally Recognized Scholar Karima Bennoune, ’94, Elected Vice President of the American Society of International Law | University of Michigan Law School
Professor Karima Bennoune, ’94, was elected to serve as a vice president of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) during its 2025 annual meeting in April. She also was chosen to co-lead the...
michigan.law.umich.edu
May 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Professor @profkarimabennoune.bsky.social, ’94, was elected to serve as a vice president of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) during its 2025 annual meeting in April. She also was chosen to co-lead the 2026 annual meeting.
Read more: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/globall...
Read more: michigan.law.umich.edu/news/globall...
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A pysanka is a Polish-Ukrainian #Easter egg, decorated with traditional folk designs using a wax-resist method #WomensArt
April 18, 2025 at 5:25 AM
A pysanka is a Polish-Ukrainian #Easter egg, decorated with traditional folk designs using a wax-resist method #WomensArt