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Washington D.C, October 3, 2011.-<\/strong> Today, the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) was awarded the \u00a0fifth annual Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights. The Ceremony took place at 4pm at the University of Connecticut and was presided over by UConn President Susan Herbst as well as the Honorable Christopher J. Dodd.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Dodd Prize commemorates the distinguished career in public service of Thomas J. Dodd, who served as Executive Trial Counsel at the Nuremberg Trials, U.S. Representative from 1953 to 1957, and Connecticut Senator from 1959 to 1971.\u00a0 Thomas Dodd dedicated his entire public life to fighting against infringement and suppression of human rights in the United States and abroad.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Upon receiving the prize, Viviana Krsticevic, Executive Director of CEJIL said: \u201cThe work of CEJIL stands on the legacy of the Nuremberg trials and the work of Thomas J. Dodd. Focusing our efforts on the Americas, a region notorious for its setbacks in human rights and the rule of law, we stand firmly in our beliefs in the dignity of all, the importance of honoring all human beings, and the need to strengthen and apply the rule of law to ensure the rights of all individuals\u201d.<\/p>\n Krsticevic concluded: \u201cOn behalf of everyone at CEJIL, thank you very much for this wonderful honor. This award will encourage us to continue the fight for justice and equality. It will give us the hope necessary to create many more success stories in the Americas and reminds us of the importance of preserving the legacy and principles of Nuremberg.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The award will be invested in CEJIL\u2019s strategic litigation in the Western Hemisphere, advocacy before the Inter-American System of Human Rights and training of human rights defenders throughout the region.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n Milli\u00a0 Legrain<\/p>\n Communications coordinator<\/p>\n