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Musa Mahmodi Describes Challenges of Protecting Human Rights in Afghanistan
On November 13, 2020, human rights lawyer and defender Mohammad “Musa” Mahmodi discussed his work protecting and promoting human rights in Afghanistan at the Schell Center for International Human Rights.
Schell Center Remembers Founder Drew Days III
The Schell Center for International Human Rights reflects on the life and legacy of founder Drew Days III ’66 LL.B., who passed away in November.
Human Rights Workshop: Zinaida Miller Discusses Transitional Justice for U.S. Racism
At the Human Rights Workshop on November 5, 2020, Dr. Zinaida Miller spoke about the potential for transitional justice focused on race and racism in the United States.
Human Rights Workshop: Adelle Blackett Reflects on Protecting Essential Workers
Adelle Blackett of McGill University discussed the urgency of global social protection for essential workers at the November 12, 2020 Human Rights Workshop.
Schell Center Postgraduate Fellow Spotlight: Talya Lockman-Fine ’20
Talya Lockman-Fine ’20 is spending her Bernstein Fellowship in New York City, working at the International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP).
Clinic Releases Analysis on the Right of Access to Counsel in the Context of Counterterrorism
The Allard K. Lowenstein International Human Rights Law Clinic has released an analysis of the right of access to counsel in the context of counterterrorism.
Human Rights Workshop: Roberto Gargarella on the Demand for Democratic Dialogue
At the October 1, 2020 Human Rights Workshop titled “The Need for Democratic Dialogue: Emergency in Latin America,” Roberto Gargarella discussed his recent research paper comparing government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the region.
Human Rights Workshop: Professor Gonsalves on the Politics of Public Health
Co-Director of the Global Health Justice Partnership Gregg Gonsalves led the September 17, 2020 Human Rights Workshop, titled “Pandemic and Social Movements,” on the connections between two ongoing public health crises
Human Rights Workshop: Kim Scheppele Reflects on the Dangers of Executive Underreach
Scholar of law and politics Kim Scheppele spoke to the Human Rights Workshop about the findings of her recent paper.
Dr. Hawa Abdi, Somali Physician and Humanitarian, Remembered for Lifetime of Service
Dr. Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe, the noted humanitarian and physician, died on August 5, 2020.