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Alondra Gutierrez
Monday, March 17, 2025

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

Human Rights & Sustainable Development, Pre-Law track at Columbia College.

What is your research focus? What drew you to this particular issue/set of issues?

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.

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.

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.”

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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