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HRSMA Student Develops Mentorship Program for Ukrainian Youth
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Tetiana (Tanya) Kotelnykova, a first-year student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. (HRSMA) Program and a recipient of Columbia University’s Scholarship for Displaced Students, has launched a mentorship program for Ukrainian youth called “Mentor Ukraine.” The program connects Columbia students with Ukrainian young people.

Student Highlight
Meryem Bahadir
Monday, November 14, 2022
Meryem Bahadir shares her experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far.
In which program are you enrolled and when is your expected graduation date?
Human Rights Studies, M.A. ‘23
What is your research focus? What drew you to this particular issue/set of issues?
Human Rights Research Award: Call for Applications
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The ISHR Human Rights Research Award will provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable research experience while supporting the work of Columbia faculty conducting human rights-related research. Students who receive the Prize are expected to complete approximately 80-120 hours of research assistance during the academic year. The research opportunities selected for the 2022-2023 academic year are available below. ISHR will award one research prize per opportunity in the amount of $1,500.
2022 Human Rights Research Award
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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 2022-2023 academic year, ISHR will award a limited number of research stipends to students in the amount of $1,750.

Student Highlight
Isabella (Izzy) Bohn
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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

Undergraduate Human Rights Major, graduating May 2023

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