Join us for an event which focuses on the transformation of personal pain into legal power. It traces the journey from victim testimony to courtroom evidence: from affidavits and forensic documentation to witness preparation and courtroom strategy in both domestic and international settings. The panel will highlight the courage it takes for survivors to testify, the burden of recounting trauma for legal ends, and the challenges lawyers face in pursuing justice across borders and systems. Participants will also reflect on the emotional cost of legal mobilization, especially when justice is partial, delayed, or denied.
Speakers:
- Carlos Federico Gaitán Hairabedian : International criminal law attorney with a specialization in human rights and a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) candidate in International Law at American University’s Washington College of Law
- Claudia Poblete : Argentinian human rights activist
When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:10-1:10pm
Where: JG 107
Lunch will be served
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