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2013 Advocate Monitored Recent Election in South Africa
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

2013 Advocate Absolom Shalakha of Kenya (center) served on the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 29 May 2024 General Elections in The Republic of South Africa. Absolom is a richly experienced elections’ specialist with over a decade of expertise serving on elections observation missions. He was an analyst for the Uwiano Platform for Peace team that helped deliver peaceful elections in Kenya in 2013 and 2017.

Columbia Alumni Reflect on HRAP: Junghwa “Sam” Lee
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

In honor of HRAP’s 35th anniversary, ISHR has asked Columbia University alumni to share their memories of the program. The final alumnus to be featured in this series is Junghwa “Sam” Lee who earned a master’s in International Development Education from Teachers College in 2012. She is a learning design expert at McKinsey & Co. 

2018 Advocate Named to OutRight Board
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Congratulations to 2018 Advocate Lenny Emson who has been appointed to the board of OutRight International. Lenny is the Executive Director of Capital Rainbow Refuge. 

Meet Advocate Jamuna Tamang of Nepal
Monday, May 6, 2024

Learn more about 2023-24 Advocate Jamuna Tamang of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association in Nepal by viewing this video.

Interview with Advocate from Kyrgyzstan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
ISHR spoke with 2023-24 Advocate Amir Mukambetov about his work promoting and protecting LGBTQI+ rights throughout Central Asia. You can watch the interview here.

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