News

Thursday, May 4, 2023
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, ISHR hosted a celebratory event for its graduating students. Faculty, staff, returning and graduating students attended the event and enjoyed an evening celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating class. ISHR’s Executive Director, Joseph Slaughter, gave the opening remarks at the event followed by Gergana Halpern, Director of Education Programs. 
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

ISHR congratulates the winners of the 2023 Human Rights Essay Contest.

Undergraduate Winners

Ismini Drosoforidi
Monday, March 27, 2023

Ismini Drosoforidi shares her experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far. 

Monique Zabihzadeh
Monday, March 20, 2023

Monique Zabihzadeh shares her experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far. 

Friday, March 17, 2023
You are invited to apply for the 2023 Human Rights Thesis Competition to take place virtually on Tuesday, April 25 from 3 - 4:30pm ET. The event will feature a group of UHRP and HRSMA students, selected by the department, who have completed outstanding research in the human rights discipline. These students will deliver compelling, 5-minute presentations pertaining to their thesis topics.