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Monday, April 21
It’s nearly the 10th anniversary of the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court in The Hague. While it’s had its critics, the permanent body seeking justice in places like Darfur has won support from 106 countries. (And no, not from the U.S.) This month, DePaul’s International Human Rights Law Institute is hosting a conference on the ICC, a rare opportunity for Midwesterners.