Human Rights

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We focus on examining the fundamental principles that form the basis of human rights, considering both universal concepts and contextual variations affecting diverse communities. Our dedication to academic scholarship and policy extends to analyzing the changing role of international and cultural institutions, addressing intersectional challenges encountered by indigenous communities and actively contributing to discourses on women’s rights.

Major Research Projects

Human Rights Projects

Restitution and Reconciliation
Climate Change, Human Rights and State Accountability
Engaging the Inter-American Human Rights System
Human Rights and Cultural Institutions

Media

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Climate Change Presents an Unprecedented Threat to Human Rights
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Solidarity and Enlightened Self-Interest in International Law: Lessons Learned from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Human Rights Team

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Uchechukwu Ngwaba
Assistant Professor
Headshot of Jennifer Orange
Jennifer Orange
Assistant Professor
Headshot of Ed Béchard-Torres
Ed Béchard-Torres
Assistant Professor
Headshot of Christopher Campbell-Duruflé
Christopher Campbell-Duruflé
Assistant Professor
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Jake Effoduh
Assistant Professor
Headshot of Priscylla Joca
Priscylla Joca
Assistant Professor