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By David L. Phillips
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut will meet Secretary Antony Blinken today to discuss worsening relations between Turkey and the United States. Over three decades of interacting with Turkish officials, I have seen how Turkey deftly feigns cooperation to maintain its corrupt autocratic regime. No beating around the bush with Cavusoglu. Bilateral relations require transparency, especially when addressing sensitive subjects.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is open for applications to the Fall 2023 program.

Friday, December 16, 2022

ISHR is pleased to announce the 2023 Human Rights Essay Contest. The contest aims to encourage and acknowledge students who have written exceptional academic papers that address issues related to human rights. Cash prizes will be awarded to two graduate students and to two undergraduate students. Contest winners, along with other selected participants, may be invited to present their essay at an ISHR event.

Jess Gallagher
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Jess Gallagher shares their experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Join ISHR in welcoming the 2022-23 HRAP cohort to Columbia University! Ten advocates working on issues including LGBTQI+ rights, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, citizenship, migration, women's rights, and environmental justice have been attending skill-based workshops this fall. In the spring, they will join us on campus for the continuation of HRAP which will include participating in academic courses, networking with the human rights community in NYC and DC, and sharing their work with students at Columbia and other universities.