making the human rights project resonate in the 21st century.
The Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at New York University School of Law envisions a world where every person has the freedom to live authentically without fear or want, enjoys the protection of law and justice, and thrives on a livable planet for present and future generations of humans and nonhumans alike.
As we look toward the future – and the shifting landscape for human rights practice prompted by new and accelerating challenges like climate change, disruptive technologies, deepening inequalities, and the rise of authoritarianism – the Center is focused on making the human rights project resonate in the 21st century. In service of this aim, the Center provides exceptional human rights education, produces cutting-edge research, and pursues engaged thought leadership across a variety of topics central to the continued efficacy of the human rights project. To fortify the collective capacity of the field, the Center also invests in new leadership, cultivates communities of practice and innovation, and fosters creative and strategic action not only for the NYU community but also for human rights practitioners and scholars around the world.
training the next generation of human rights advocates.
The Center offers engaging and professionally meaningful clinical experiences to NYU law students. If you are interested in applying for either of these, please use the Clinic Application and Matching System.
The Earth Rights Advocacy Clinic trains law students for careers at the intersection of human rights and environmental justice, providing them with an opportunity to work closely with partners on legal actions and litigation designed to tackle ongoing ecological emergencies.
For years, the Global Justice Clinic has pursued legal advocacy and action at the forefront of global justice, training law students to address the complexities of the challenges at the heart of the international human rights project.
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