UN 21

Description:  

The UN 21 Interest Group was formed near the outset of the Decade of International Law (1990-1999) proclaimed by the U.N. General Assembly. ASIL members, representing a broad spectrum of individual interests, thus assist the Society in aligning itself with the essential objectives of this U.N. program- particularly the encouragement of the teaching, study, dissemination, and wider acceptance of international law by the global community. UN 21 aims to promote acceptance of the substantive principles of international law, promote peaceful settlement of disputes, including greater utilization of the International Court of Justice, encourage progressive development of international law and its codification, and encourage the teaching, study, dissemination, and wider acceptance of international law. The Group typically meets on an annual basis in Washington, DC or New York City, regularly sponsors panels at the ASIL Annual Meetings, and publishes a newsletter three times annually that includes articles and opinion editorials written by members.

Officers:

Itzchak Kornfeld
Chair