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ISHR Website Use Survey
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is creating a new website and we would like your feedback.
Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey by Friday, November 15, and help us provide a better user experience. We appreciate your time! 
Faculty Highlight
Belinda Cooper
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Belinda Cooper (Adjunct Assistant Professor at ISHR) was invited to Leipzig, Germany, to participate in celebrations of the 35th anniversary of a major demonstration there on October 9, 1989 that laid the groundwork for the fall of the Berlin Wall a month later. During her visit, she took part in a panel discussion on clandestine cooperation between West German journalists and East German activists, had an article about her published in a major regional newspaper, and attended an event with the German Chancellor and other prominent political figures.

Human Rights Research Award 2024 Now Accepting Applications
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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. The research opportunities selected for the 2024-2025 academic year are enclosed (each opportunity includes distinct contact information for applying). Students who receive the Fellowship are expected to complete at least 80 hours of research assistance during the academic year.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 14, 2024
by Elsa Stamatopoulou*
Thursday, October 10, 2024
We are very glad that Columbia continues to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The University has followed the appeal of Native American students and numerous other students, faculty, and staff over the years asking for this Day to be honored. The celebration of the Day is a clear trend among various other universities as well as cities and states in this country. 
History of the Day
Student Highlight
Elena Cata
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Elena Cata 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., will graduate in December 2024.
What is your research focus? What drew you to this particular issue/set of issues?

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