Global Institute for Human Rights interactive program is an immersive course of study aimed at undergraduate and graduate students passionate about a career in human rights advocacy, or just looking to enhance their awareness on such topics as women’s rights, climate justice, and the basic rights of migrants and refugees.
The Institute is unique compared to traditional academic studies of human rights, as the focus of this program is to bring working human rights advocates from around the world to the table, allowing them to share their experiences and career paths with the next generation of human rights advocates. The Institute identifies human rights as foundational to leadership. The bedrock principles of the human rights agenda are the bulwark of global citizenship.
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Dates
May 23 – June 3, 2022 (Weekdays Only Excluding Monday, May 30)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm ET
Program Fee: $1,450
Program fee includes access to all sessions, suggested readings, and course materials.
A limited amount of financial assistance is also available to qualified candidates.
Location:
OnlineBenefits
- Unique chance to learn from experienced practitioners in the field
The Institute brings experienced human rights advocates and practitioners together from around the world to share their experiences and career paths with students.
- Theory blended with the examination of developing trends in human rights
This program is designed to increase your understanding of human rights theory through a blend of interactive lectures that explore the most current and pressing human rights issues.
- Discover how human rights intersect with other careers
The sessions help to uncover the ways that human rights advocacy can intersect with your career aspirations, whether in law, policy, business, or other fields.
- A gateway towards becoming an effective leader & advocate for human rights
The Institute is designed to transform students into the next generation of human rights scholars, practitioners, and leaders. Past students of the Institute have gone on to lead impactful advocacy work in different parts of the world, including Latin America and the Middle East. Others have opted to attend law school, including the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
- Opportunity to network with peers & fellow advocates
Learn from the shared experiences of fellow students from around the globe and expand your network of human rights advocates leading change both near and far.
Eligibilities
- The Global Institute is tailored to undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in human rights, public policy, political office, and global justice.
- It also welcomes applications from professionals in education, public policy, government, and business who do not have a formal background in human rights. Those in the non-profit sector with an interest in, but limited background with issues involving human rights, are also encouraged to apply.
- All students who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Application Process
Application Process
- Provide personal information (name, address, current occupation);
- Academic Transcript;
- Resume or CV;
- Application Essay: In 750 words or less, please describe your interest in studying international human rights.
Applicants requesting financial aid should:
- complete the general online application process, and
- submit a short statement of financial need, in PDF format, to [email protected].
In order to be fully considered, the statement of financial need should only be one or two paragraphs in length, note the desired level of aid (full or partial), and distinctly demonstrate the financial burden in covering the program fees.
The deadline for submitting a request for financial aid is Friday, March 25, 2022.
Apply online through the Apply Now link.
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Application Deadline: April 29, 2022
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