Congratulations to Kristin Henning Georgetown Law Juvenile Justice Initiative and Amanda Strayer , alum of Human Rights Institute , on their recognition by UNA-NCA 🕊 Hoyas in #HumanRIghts !! #UDHR75

It was great to participate in this event to talk about findings of my visit this year to Los Angeles to assess the situation of unhoused people. Inspiring testimonies, making clear a home is more than 4 walls, it's a safe place to live with dignity. Kudos to The Promise Institute for Human Rights 🙏

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HRI invites Georgetown Law students to apply for the Dale and James J. Pinto (L'76) Georgetown Law Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Summer Associate Program! Two positions are now open on Symplicity; applications are due by January 21st at 11:59 PM. Link in bio ☀️🎄

Hey Georgetown Law students? Are you looking for a summer law fellowship? This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues with a spectacular team of advocates like Martina Vandenberg and Anasuya Syam Human Rights Institute #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking

Georgetown J.D. and L.L.M.: consider applying for the Dash-Muse Teaching Fellowship! This two-year position is for Georgetown alums with a commitment to a career in human rights & an interest in teaching. Due by Feb. 25, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. Link in bio for more info 🖇️

HRI welcomes Roma Jha from @thecall_gu as our Undergraduate Spring 2024 Intern! Jha will serve as event & research support for the HRI team. @thecall_gu is GU's immersive innovation hub downtown. It offers students small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and DC as its classroom.

Join us for a half-day symposium to explore the how to build the rule of law into Russia's future! This event offers an opportunity to engage with experts, scholars, and activists who share a passion for understanding Russia's political landscape. 🇷🇺 Link in bio to register!

The Human Rights Institute is delighted to welcome veteran advocate Stephen Rickard as one of its Distinguished Fellows. If you're a Georgetown Law student, join us for our Lunch & Learn with Rickard on Feb 7th! Link in bio to RSVP

Join us for this conversation with Professor Caroline Bettinger-López to discuss the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence! Lunch provided by Rasa! Link in bio to register 🖇️

NEXT WEEK! Join HRI on 3/5 for our annual Drinan Chair Lecture, delivered by Prof. Soledad García Muñoz. Also featuring an introduction by former commissioner of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Margarette May Macaulay. Location and RSVP at the link in bio 🌠

Mark your calendars! April 9th is our 2024 Dash Conference 🌠 This year, the Dash Conference will focus on Protecting Environmental Defenders in an Age of Climate Emergency. Link in bio 🖇️

Film alert! 🎥 Join HRI on April 8th in welcoming Mary Mazzio, filmmaker and GULC alum, for a screening of her brand new film, BAD RIVER! Dinner will be provided. Register at the link in bio 🍝

HRI held our annual Samuel Dash Conference on Protecting Environmental Defenders in an Age of Climate Emergency. Many thanks to the defenders, lawyers, & officials that participated in these important conversations! Link in bio for important updates on the event 🔗

Congrats to the Class of 2024! 🌠🎓 No matter where your next step is taking you, HRI faculty and staff are here to support you in your career journey. On behalf of the HRI team: we are so proud of you! ⭐ #georgetownlaw #classof2024

We are excited to announce our 2024 Bettina E. Pruckmayr Award recipient as Sonia Geba! 🔵🏆⚪ Sonia has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the rights of migrants & refugees during her time at @georgetownlawofficial Read more about Sonia’s work at link in bio!

Feliz de recibir a Hartmut Rank y Miguel Barboza Lopez en el Human Rights Institute hoy, en ocasión de su visita a Washington DC. El trabajo de KASiusLA por la democracia y los derechos humanos es admirable. Me honra mucho ser parte de su red y proyectos. ¡Gracias por todo y seguimos!

We are incredibly fortunate to have Professor Luban as our Faculty Advisor Human Rights Institute . His leadership, kindness, and profoundly important scholarship make him a beacon Georgetown Law and around the world. Such a well-deserved honor. Congratulations!

Come celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the new academic year with us! 🌞 📚⚖️ We'll have free drinks, Smokedatt BBQ will be providing burgers and summer fare for meat eaters and vegans alike, and resources for students! Register at the link in bio! ☀️

Calling all 1L students! ⭐📣 Apply for the Human Rights Associates Program! More information on how to apply at the link in bio!