Harvard Law School Advocates for Human Rights

Want to learn more about the ways human rights advocates take salient issues to the UN for resolution? If so, join Professors Aminta Ossom and…

Over the summer, the Supreme Court — with its ruling in Cisco v. Doe — closed the door on recognizing modern international human rights law claims under the Alien Tort Statute, overturning the Court’s Sosa v.…

Join Advocates for Human Rights in the International Human Rights Clinic for casual chats, advice, and information about human rights work on campus!…

Sukhmani Kaur is inspired by her Sikh religion to help others connect, create community, and fight injustice.

Bonnie Docherty ’01, associate director the Armed Conflict and Civilian Protection Initiative (ACCPI) at Harvard Law School, discusses humanitarian disarmament, and a recent discussion with Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow.

Radhika Kapoor LL.M. ’19 came to HLS to take advantage of Harvard’s institutional expertise in international law, humanitarian law and post-conflict stability—and to foster her love of reading.

In his time at Harvard Law School, Ha Ryong (Michael) Jung ’18 has completed extensive coursework and clinical training in children’s rights, human rights and child protection, criminal justice, international and foreign law, and human rights advocacy and negotiation to shape a future career in child advocacy.