Program Overview:

This 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.

Important Details:

Dates

May 23 – June 3, 2022 (Weekdays Only Excluding Monday, May 30)
10:00am – 1:00pm ET

Location

100% online

Program Fee

$1,450

Program fee includes access to all sessions, suggested readings, and course materials.
Save $250! Apply and Register by February 25, 2022 and save $250 off the program fee.

A limited amount of financial assistance is also available to qualified candidates. Please visit the section on financial assistance for more information and details.

Medium of Instruction: English

Financial Assistance: The Institute is offering financial aid to cover the full program fee for two eligible students, as well as a limited amount of financial assistance to cover a portion of the program fee for some qualified applicants.

Application Deadlines:

Application Process Opens: November 17, 2021, 10:00am

Early-Application Deadlines:

• Friday, February 25, 2022
  • Participants who apply and enroll by this date will receive a savings of $250 off program fee.

Final Application Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2022

Benefits of the opportunity :

• 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.

Eligibility:

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.

How to apply:

Prospective applicants who wish to attend this program can apply by clicking the following link:

https://web.cvent.com/event/a8202f4e-d657-406f-8c01-7dafd881a8ae/regProcessStep1

More information can be found on the institution’s website below:

https://www.law.upenn.edu/academics/legaleducationprograms/global-institute-for-human-rights.php