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Register today for the Human Rights Training Series
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

This October, The Institute for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University is holding two workshops as part of its Human Rights Training Series.

Arts, Human Rights, and Social Change

Online - Dates for live sessions: October 2, 9 & 16 from 12:30pm - 3:30 pm ET

This interactive workshop will explore the intersection of the arts and human rights and how it is used to catalyze social change in communities across the globe, and inspire human rights movements. 

Digital Dialogues Series addresses national accountability for sexual violence in conflict
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

With the launch of the Special Issue of the Journal of International Criminal Justice, on 21 July 2020, the UN Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Confl

ISHR’s Elections and Human Rights Discussion Series
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Each individual has the right to participate in the conduct of public affairs, including through free and fair elections by universal and equal suffrage. Moreover, elections are an essential means through which we can support representatives who are committed to defending and promoting laws and policies that are respectful of human rights. Through this series that addresses both research and advocacy, we will explore various ways in which elections can be a powerful tool for change and tactics for addressing efforts to restrict and manipulate electoral processes.

Welcoming the Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability fellows!
Monday, September 21, 2020

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights is pleased to welcome the 9th cohort of the Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability fellows to Columbia University program for the 2020-2021 cycle. Fellows who join the program this year come from Argentina, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Kosovo, Nigeria, Turkey, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Since 2012, the program has been hosting 96 fellows representing over 47 countries and territories from various regions around the world.  

Nobel Fiasco
By David L. Phillips
Thursday, September 17, 2020

The Trump Campaign is using Facebook to herald Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Winning the Prize is a big deal; getting nominated – not so much.

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