Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Celebration to honor Dean Grossman as recently elected Chair of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
Thurs., Jun.6, 4:30pm, Dean's Suite, Room 370, WCL, 4801 Massachusetts Ave NW
Congessional Human Rights Summer Series: Exploring Intersections of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
Tues., Jul.2, 12:00pm, Rayburn House Office Building, Rm 2321
Visit our Student Opportunities page for information on available internships!
Student Perspectives
Breaking Down Barriers to Enforcing Human Rights Law in the United States
By Jackie Zamarripa ’14
As I faced the 14-foot border wall in Brownsville, Texas, I realized how this divider is symbolic of the little progress we have made with immigration and border issues. Walls are outdated barriers that offer the impression of security and safety to its citizens by limiting entry of foreign objects and people. However, the border wall separating Mexico from the United States has stretches of mile-long gaps and represents a simplistic way of thinking to a more complicated problem. Looking at the wall from both sides tells a story of two very different societies. I witnessed the reality of low-income Texans in desperate need of legal help with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid this summer, and it has opened my eyes to an unbelievable and humbling experience.
News & Announcements
Celebration to honor Dean Grossman as recently elected Chair of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
Human Rights Brief Selects New Co-Editors-in-Chief, Diana Damshroder and Michelle Flash
From HRBrief.org
The official website of The Human Rights Brief, a student-run publication of the Center
reaching more than 4,000 subscribers in over 130 countries.
The Plight of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
By Emily Singer Hurvitz
Photo by Freedom House
Central Asia: Balancing National Security with the Freedom of Religion
By Alyssa Antoniskis
Keystone XL Pipeline Poses Significant Threat to Health of Already Vulnerable Communities
By Diana Damschroder
