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Columbia Alumni Reflect on HRAP: Rose Anderson
Friday, April 5, 2024

In honor of HRAP’s 35th anniversary, ISHR has asked Columbia University alumni to share their recollections of the program. The second alumnus to be featured is Rose Anderson who earned the HRSMA from ISHR in 2014.

Advocate from Kenya Presents at CSW68
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

During the UN Commission on the Status of Women in March (CSW68), 2023-24 Advocate Esther Kimiri of the Zamara Foundation in Kenya spoke at the session "Leaking through the Cracks: Unprotected by the Social Systems." She discussed the importance of comprehensive and effective social protection systems as one of the main pillars for achieving the SDGs emphasized by the United Nations and in line with the CSW68 priority and review themes.

Harvard Podcast Features Advocate from Brazil
Monday, April 1, 2024
2022-23 Advocate Antonia Moreira is featured on a recent podcast from Harvard University. Antonia is the Director of Strategy at Atelier TRANSmoras Association, a trans-led non-profit organization that works through economic empowerment and artistic production to change the scenario of violence towards trans people. While in HRAP, Antonia attended the International LGBTQI+ Activism Summit at Harvard.
2016 Advocate Addresses House of Representatives (Netherlands)
Monday, April 1, 2024

Samuel Matsikure of Aidsfonds addressed the House of Representatives of the Netherlands on March 19th.  He reported how Dutch money has contributed to the prevention of millions of AIDS deaths. He called on the Dutch government to continue to provide this support, especially with regard to vulnerable groups such as LGBTIQ people. You can watch him here.

Columbia Alumni Reflect on HRAP: Caroline Fidan Tyler Doenmez
Monday, April 1, 2024
In honor of HRAP’s 35th anniversary, ISHR has asked Columbia University alumni to share their recollections of the program. The first alumnus to be featured is Caroline Fidan Tyler Doenmez who earned the HRSMA from ISHR in 2015. 

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