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ISHR hosted a panel discussion with Lucia Hulsether
Sunday, February 23, 2025

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Institute for the Study of Human Rights hosted a book talk with Lucia Hulsether, author of Capitalist Humanitarianism (Duke UP, 2023), winner of the Cultural Studies Association’s First Book Award.

ISHR hosted its annual Winter Reception
Sunday, February 23, 2025

On Monday, February 3, 2025 the Institute for the Study of Human Rights hosted its annual Winter Reception, welcoming the 2024-25 cohort of the Human Rights Advocates Program. Columbia faculty, students, staff, and supporters enjoyed refreshments and good conversation.

ISHR organized a panel discussing the recognition of ecocide as an international crime
Friday, February 21, 2025

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Institute for the Study of Human Rights, in collaboration with the Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute and Stop Ecocide International, hosted a panel titled “Ecocide: Anatomy of a Criminal Law in the Making.”

1993 Advocate Visits ISHR
Thursday, February 20, 2025

1993 Advocate Luis Felipe Polo returned to Columbia University in February to meet the current HRAP cohort at the ISHR Winter Reception. He shared with them his memories of HRAP as well as his Columbia ID card--which he still carries with him! While at the reception, he was thrilled to see retired Columbia Professors Joan Ferrante and Carey McIntosh who regularly hosted HRAP advocates, including him, at their home in Western Massachusetts during the first two decades of the program. 

ISHR Welcomes New Deputy Director Gergana Halpern
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Gergana Halpern has been appointed to serve as Deputy Director of the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR). Gergana brings to the job both enthusiasm and extensive experience in program management and academic administration, with a background in law, research, and advocacy. 

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