Student Profiles

Reflection by ISHR Student Volunteering with HRAP Alum in Mexico
Monday, August 18, 2025

Uni Valdivieso Wooldridge, a Master’s Student in Human Rights Studies at ISHR, is one of three students participating in ISHR’s Student Volunteer Program (SVP) this summer. Since 2011, SVP has been offering Columbia students the opportunity to volunteer at the organizations of Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) alumni around the world. Following is her reflection on her experience working with 2023-24 Advocate David Mejía and his colleagues at Documenta in Mexico City.

Reflection by ISHR MA Student Volunteering with HRAP Alumnus in Kenya
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Ariella Kissin, who is pursuing the MA in Human Rights Studies, is one of three students participating in ISHR’s Student Volunteer Program (SVP) this summer. SVP pairs Columbia students with volunteer opportunities at HRAP alumni-led organizations. Since 2011, more than 25 students have gained field experience through SVP in countries including Kenya, Nepal, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.

Student Highlight
Vanessa Fiuza
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Vanessa Fiuza shares her experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program and about the research she undertook while in Chile on a Field Research Grant. Vanessa was the first recipient of the Santiago Global Center’s Field Research Grant.

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

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?
Student Highlight
Alberta Christina Cahya Pertiwi
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Alberta Christina Cahya Pertiwi 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? 

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