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Panel on “Responding to the Invasion of Ukraine: The Impact of Feminist Foreign Policies”
Friday, April 29, 2022
On April 22, 2022, the Women and Gender in Global Affairs Network at the Institute for the Study of Human Rights and the Permanent Missions of Sweden and Ukraine to the United Nations together with co-sponsors hosted an online discussion on “Responding to the Invasion of Ukraine: The Impact of Feminist Foreign Policies.” The webinar brought together policymakers, analysts, and practitioners to discuss responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Click here to watch a recording of the panel.
Student Highlight
Ilana Hamer
Friday, April 29, 2022

Ilana Hamer shares her experience as a student in the Undergraduate Human Rights BA Program so far.

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

Federalism in Iran
By David L. Phillips
Thursday, April 14, 2022

Iranian Kurds support a federal, democratic republic for Iran, to advance reforms and catalyze Iran’s integration into the international community. However, US officials refuse to even meet with Iranian Kurdish leaders. They fear that their support for minorities would provoke the regime and undermine efforts to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Obama-era nuclear accord that released frozen assets in exchange for a verifiable suspension of Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities.

Russia's Actions in Ukraine: Genocide or War Crimes?
By David L. Phillips
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deplored “genocide” while visiting Bucha, whose streets were littered with dead civilians. While Joe Biden refers to Vladimir Putin as a “war criminal”, he does not describe Russia’s killing of civilians as “genocide.” No matter the label, Putin has targeted civilians and violated the Geneva Conventions. Russia’s actions require a stronger accountability mechanism, punishing the perpetrator and deterring comparable crimes in the future. 
2022 Human Rights Thesis Competition
Monday, April 4, 2022

You are invited to apply for the 2022 Human Rights Thesis Competition to take place virtually on Monday, April 25 from 6:30 - 8:00pm ET. The event will feature a select group of UHRP and HRSMA students, who will deliver compelling, 5-minute presentations pertaining to their thesis topics. 

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