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Human Rights MA Student Presents Thesis at GSAS SynThesis Competition
Friday, May 10, 2019

The ISHR congratulates Sabrina Kozikis who was invited to present her MA thesis "'Water Is a Human Right' - Exploring the Paradox of Framing Water as a Human Right in a Hostile Political Climate" at this year's GSAS Master's SynThesis Competition. The annual competition is an opportunity for MA students in the Arts and Sciences to showcase their research and presentation skills in a relaxed and collegial environment. Sabrina's faculty advisor, Dr. Inga Winkler, is a staff member at the ISHR and serves as the Institute's Director of Undergraduate Studies. 

Alumni Highlight
Saadia Khan
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Saadia Khan is the creator and host of the podcast called, “The Alien Chronicles: Immigrant Stories”. It is a weekly podcast that focuses on peoples’ journeys to America, specifically in NY and its surrounding areas. Every week, the podcast invites immigrants from all walks of life to share their stories. The goal is to create empathy for “the other” through relatable narratives. In today's polarized climate, the podcast strives to humanize immigrants through the intensely personal stories highlighting their experiences in the US.

New Zealand’s Push for Sustainable Development
By Juana Lee
Thursday, November 15, 2018
When Political Transitions Work: Reconciliation as Interdependence
By James Courtright
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Professor Ikawa Leads Lawsuit to Defend Hungarian Democracy
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ Professor Daniela Ikawa is the lead lawyer on the Open Society Foundation's case challenging Hungarian laws that seek to stifle civil society.

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