Through multidisciplinary training programs, applied research, and the interaction of scholars with practitioners, the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Boston College aims to nurture a new generation of scholars and practitioners in the United States and abroad who draw upon the strengths of many disciplines, and the wisdom of rigorous ethical training in the attainment of human rights and international justice.
News & Notes
2024 annual report and summer newsletter
Read for a profile of a certificate alumna, catching up with former interns this summer, spring event recaps, and other important updates...
Read the 2023-2024 annual report
Catching up with our intern alumni
In the summer of 2024, we caught up with a number of alumni of our undergraduate internship program to see what they're up to and how working for the Center has helped shape their path
More on our intern alumni
Affilated faculty member Muñiz receives Grant Foundation Scholar Award
The prestigious honor goes to promising early career scholars to support research development and provide mentorship
Read more about Muñiz' award
Ignatian Solidarity Network highlights BC's Undocuweek 2024
Undocuweek at BC: April 8-12, 2024
Check out our slate of events the week of April 8-12 as we raise awarness and educate around undocumentedness and other immigrant issues in the US!
Undocuweek 2024 website
Summer 2024: Center internships & Summer research grants
Internship application deadline March 15; Grant application deadline March 20
Internship details & how to apply
Grants details & how to apply
Chaturvedi joins Center as visiting scholar in 2024
Ruchi Chaturvedi, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cape Town, joins the Center in 2024 as visiting scholar. Read more about her research and planned activities.
More about Chaturvedi
Winter 2023-2024 newsletter out!
Read about our celebrating the "Rewirement" of co-director Brinton Lykes, a profile of certificate alum David Chiwon Kwon, a look at Center-supported student research, and more!
Read the newsletter
Spring 2024 Seminar in Human Rights & International Justice
The Center's Seminar in Human Rights and International Justice will be offered in spring 2024, taught by Center co-director Prof. Brinton Lykes. More details on the seminar and how to apply...
Seminar details
Center releases 2023 summer newsletter and annual report
Featuring recent news, an alum profile, award recipients, a look back at spring programming, and more...
Summer 2023 newsletter & annual report