Publications

Author: Cara Solomon

The Long-Awaited Apology: Some Justice for the Women of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries

In the wake of the Irish government’s formal apology to the women of the Magdalene Laundries, we bring you some…

Irish Government Acknowledges Role in Magdalene Laundries; Offers No Apology or Reparations

For a while now, this blog has followed Maeve O’Rourke, LLM ’10, a former Global Human Rights Fellow, as she…

Reminder: Fellowship Deadlines NEXT WEEK!

Just a friendly reminder from the people who want to see you succeed in your career (and in life, of…

First Step for Summer Internships: Meet with a Student Advisor!

Welcome to the application season for summer fellowships! As you may already know, the Human Rights Program provides funding to…

HRP Open House: Tonight!

Please join the faculty, staff and students of the Human Rights Program (and its International Human Rights Clinic) for… an…

Today, Friday, Nov. 2: The International Job Search; Event on Syria Cancelled

Unfortunately, today’s event on Syria and the limits of human rights advocacy has been cancelled, and likely rescheduled for December…

Announced at HRP Event: UN to Investigate Civilian Deaths from Drone Strikes

At a packed event co-sponsored by HRP and the Harvard National Security and Law Association, Ben Emmerson, the UN Special…

Finding the Right Summer Fit: An Interview with Brett Stark, JD ’12

Last year, the Human Rights Program funded more than 20 students to work at internships abroad.  You can meet several…

Establishing Sexual Rights in International Law

Kudos to Mindy Jane Roseman, our Academic Director, who co-authored an article in this summer’s issue of the Harvard Journal…

Ireland Finally Announces Inquiry Into Magdalene Laundries

Here’s an encouraging update from Global Human Rights fellow Maeve O’Rourke, LLM ’10, who has been working on behalf of…