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2022 -23 ISHR Year in Review
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ISHR is pleased to announce that our 2022-23 Year in Review report is now available. The report includes a summary of key activities and contributions of our programs and projects during the academic year 2022-23. Click here to read the full report.

2023 Human Rights Research Award
Monday, October 2, 2023
The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is inviting faculty to submit proposals for the Human Rights Research Award.
The Human Rights Research Award supports Columbia University faculty conducting research related to human rights and will provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience. In the 2023-2024 academic year, ISHR will award a limited number of research stipends to students in the amount of $1,500.
ISHR Welcomes New Faculty
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights is delighted to welcome three new lecturers joining us this academic year.

HRSMA Graduate is Honored with the Dr. Devon T. Wade Mentorship, Service, and Advocacy Award
Monday, July 10, 2023
Della Maggio (she/her) was selected by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to be one of the 2023 awardees of the Dr. Devon T. Wade Mentorship, Service, and Advocacy Award. This prize is presented annually to a Master’s or doctoral student in any Arts and Sciences discipline who most exemplifies a commitment to community-building and mentoring as demonstrated by the late Dr. Devon T. Wade. 
HRSMA Graduate selected as the Audience Choice winner at the GSAS MA SynThesis Competition
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Brooke Helmick (HRSMA, Class of 2023) was the Audience Choice winner at the GSAS MA SynThesis Competition. During the event, Brooke presented her research on how the rise of extremists and hate organizations affect social wellness. You can read more about the event here.

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