News

ISHR hosted a celebration for its graduating students
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. 
2023 Human Rights Essay Contest Winners
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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

Undergraduate Winners

Student Highlight
Claire Choi
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Claire Choi shares her experience as an Undergraduate Human Rights Major student so far.

What is your research focus? What drew you to this particular issue/set of issues?

2023 Human Rights Thesis Competition
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.
2022 ISHR Human Rights Research Award Recipients
Monday, February 6, 2023

ISHR congratulates the 2022 Human Rights Research Award recipients: Akosua Akuoko, Giulia Campos, and Stephanie Starzynski. This award allows students to gain valuable research experience while supporting the work of Columbia faculty conducting human rights-related research.  

Akosua Akuoko

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