Stand Tall for the Rule of Law - a Film
Skip to main content Home / Events / Stand Tall for the Rule of Law - a Film Stand Tall for the Rule of Law - a Film In partnership with the Ukrainian government, legal community, and civil society leaders, the American Society of International Law convened in Lviv, Ukraine, a meeting of 75 international law experts and 75 Ukrainian counterparts to 1) reaffirm commitment to fundamental principles of international law, 2) respond to the call of the Ukrainian legal community for partnership, and 3) reflect on the role of international law at this historic inflection point. The Summit was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, leveraging these international law milestones to inform public opinion and catalyze concrete action. RELATED EVENT: Russia's Aggression against Ukraine: Where Do We Stand? February 24, 2026, 10am - 12pm Stand Tall for the Rule of Law - Request Showing One-Time Screening License Request Form Please complete this form to request a license to screen "Stand Tall for the Rule of Law" at your organization. Upon approval, you will receive permission to show the film one time for educational purposes. ASIL Partners are eligible for one complimentary license. Non-partners should contact services@asil.org for pricing information. CURRENT ASIL ACADEMIC PARTNERS Bold indicates new partners. American University Washington College of Law American University in Iraq, Baghdad College of Law Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Boston College Law School Boston University School of Law Brooklyn Law School Case Western Reserve University School of Law Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore Columbia University School of Law Cornell Law School Creighton University School of Law Duke University School of Law Durham Law School Emory University School of Law The Fletcher School at Tufts University Florida International University College of Law Florida State University College of Law Fordham University School of Law George Washington University Law School Georgetown University Law Center Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Law Harvard Law School Howard University School of Law Indiana University McKinney School of Law Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Faculty of Law Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies Kyiv School of Economics Law School of the Ukrainian Catholic University Loyola University Chicago School of Law National University of Kyiv-Moyhla Academy Faculty of Law New York University School of Law Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Notre Dame Law School Peking University School of Transnational Law Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Rutgers Law School Saint Louis University School of Law Santa Clara University School of Law Singapore Management University, Yong Pung How School of Law Stanford Law School Suffolk University Law School Syracuse University College of Law Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Institute of International Relations Temple University Beasley School of Law Tulane University Law School University of Baltimore School of Law University of California-Berkeley School of Law University of California-Davis School of Law University of California-Irvine School of Law University of California-Los Angeles School of Law University of Chicago Law School University of Cincinnati College of Law University of Colorado Law School University of Denver Sturm College of Law University of Georgia School of Law University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law University of Houston Law Center University of Iowa College of Law University of Miami School of Law University of Michigan Law School University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School University of Pittsburgh School of Law University of Richmond School of Law Vanderbilt University Law School Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Yale Law School
Executive Summary
The American Society of International Law (ASIL) convened a meeting in Lviv, Ukraine, bringing together 75 international law experts and 75 Ukrainian counterparts to reaffirm commitment to fundamental principles of international law. The meeting coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event resulted in a film, 'Stand Tall for the Rule of Law,' which is now available for one-time screening. This initiative aims to promote public awareness and catalyze concrete actions on the role of international law.
Key Points
- ▸ Reaffirmation of commitment to fundamental principles of international law
- ▸ Partnership between ASIL, Ukrainian government, and civil society leaders
- ▸ Promotion of public awareness through a film on the role of international law
Merits
Strength in Partnerships
The partnership between ASIL, the Ukrainian government, and civil society leaders demonstrates a collaborative approach to promoting international law.
Increased Public Awareness
The film 'Stand Tall for the Rule of Law' is a valuable tool for promoting public awareness of the importance of international law.
Demerits
Limited Reach
The availability of the film for one-time screening may limit its reach and impact.
Potential Bias
The film, as a product of ASIL, may be perceived as having a biased perspective on international law.
Expert Commentary
The 'Stand Tall for the Rule of Law' initiative demonstrates a commendable effort by ASIL to promote public awareness and engagement with international law. The partnership with Ukrainian government and civil society leaders is a significant strength of this initiative. However, its limited reach and potential bias may undermine its impact. Nevertheless, this initiative has the potential to contribute positively to the ongoing debates on international law in Ukraine and globally.
Recommendations
- ✓ ASIL should consider making the film available for wider distribution and online access to maximize its impact.
- ✓ The organization should engage in ongoing efforts to promote public awareness and engagement with international law, including through education and capacity-building programs.