We embrace a dual mission: to educate students and the next generation of leaders from around the world in human rights policy and practice; and to convene and provide policy-relevant knowledge to international organizations, governments, policymakers, and businesses.
What We're Reading:
Self-Evident Truths
The 250-Year Pursuit of Human Rights in the United States of America
A special collection of essays from Harvard scholars examining the ideas, achievements, and ongoing evolution of human rights in America 250 years after the Declaration of Independence.
Recent Publications
“The Carr-Ryan Center is building a bridge between ideas on human rights and the practice on the ground—and right now we’re at a critical juncture around the world.”
Justice Matters Podcast
Saving Lives in North Korea
Kathi Zellweger and Mike Chinoy discuss the recent book they co-authored, “Miss Kathi: Saving Lives in North Korea”.
Protecting Native Land in Hawaii
Sara Kehaulani Goo talks about her new book, Kuleana, a memoir about her ancestral land in Hawaii that touches on themes of indigenous rights, land loss, and the generational responsibility of honoring the land.
Being White in South Africa
Human Rights Commissioner and lawyer Eileen Carter speaks about race, privilege, inequality, and the evolving realities of human rights in post-apartheid South Africa.
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Communities in Orthodox Judaism
Miryam Kabakov, co-founder and executive director of Eshel, talks about inclusion of LGTBQ+ individuals in the Orthodox world.
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