Founded in 1978, the Institute for the Study of Human Rights advances interdisciplinary and critical human rights education, research, and capacity building, serving students, advocates, and organizations worldwide.
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The Institute for the Study of Human Rights hosted an event with 2026-27 visiting scholar Benjamin P. Davis on October 7, 2026. This was the first installment of a new speakers series, in which ISHR’s visiting scholars share their research and current projects.
On September 24, 2026, the Institute for the Study of Human Rights hosted its annual fall social to mark the start of the academic year.
ISHR is releasing the 2026 HRAP Impact Survey Report. ISHR commissioned a survey of HRAP alumni who shared their feedback on the program, detailed the impact it has had on their personal and professional development, and contributed to an alumni wish list for the program's future.
Upcoming Events
2026 Human Rights Studies M.A. Information Session
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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ISHR Fall Film Series
Schermerhorn Hall, 1198 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 501
7:10 PM - 9:00 PM
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ISHR Fall Film Series
Schermerhorn Hall, 1198 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 501
7:10 PM - 9:00 PM
America/New_York