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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

ISHR is pleased to announce the 2024 Human Rights Essay Contest. The contest aims to encourage and acknowledge students who have written exceptional academic papers that address issues related to human rights. Cash prizes will be awarded to two graduate students and to two undergraduate students. Contest winners, along with other selected participants, may be invited to present their essay at an ISHR event.

Call for applications
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is inviting students to apply for the Human Rights Research Award. 

Alberta Christina Cahya Pertiwi
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Alberta Christina Cahya Pertiwi shares her experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far. 

In which program are you enrolled and when is your expected graduation date? 

Angel Gilbert
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Angel Gilbert is a rising second-year student at Columbia College, and is honored to be a 2023 Miller Prize Award for her work with the organization Witness To Mass Incarceration

Victor Gout
Monday, October 16, 2023
Victor Gout shares his experience during his time as a student in the Undergraduate program at the School of General Studies.
In which program are you enrolled and when is your expected graduation date?
Undergraduate Human Rights Major at the School of General Studies, graduated in May 2023.
What is your research focus? What drew you to this particular issue/set of issues?