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2025-26 Human Rights Research Award
Friday, August 22, 2025

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is inviting faculty to submit proposals for the Human Rights Research Award.

Student Highlight
Monisha Gunasekera
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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

Undergraduate Human Rights Major, graduating May 2026.

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.

Congratulations to Students Awarded Honors and Prizes
Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights congratulates the following human rights students who received departmental honors and prizes: 

Phi Beta Kappa Inductees 

Luna Sadoun, General Studies

Makayla Gubbay, General Studies

Emelie Beckman, General Studies

ISHR hosts End of Year Event to honor student accomplishments and celebrate graduates
Thursday, May 29, 2025

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, ISHR hosted an event for its graduating students. Faculty, staff, returning and graduating students enjoyed an evening celebrating student accomplishments and were treated to special performances by graduating students. ISHR’s Executive Director, Joseph Slaughter, gave the opening remarks and Gergana Halpern, Deputy Director introduced the graduating class.  

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