The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy serves as the hub of the Harvard Kennedy School’s research, teaching, and training in the human rights domain. The center embraces 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.

About the Carr Center

Since its founding in 1999, the Carr Center has dedicated the last quarter-century to human rights policy.
 

Carr at 25

EVENTS
Study Group: Female Leadership in Conflict Session 2
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:00AM
Study Group: Female Leadership in Conflict Session 2
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:00PM
Decolonizing Carcerality: Study Group Session 2
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:00PM
Gender in the Shadow of Occupation/Palestine: Study Group Session 3
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 06:00PM
End of Immunity: A Book Event with Chile Eboe-Osuji
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 11:00AM
Study Group: The War on Drugs in Latin America Session 3
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 12:00PM
Strengthening Solidarity Among Gender Movements through Research & Collaboration
See all events
News and Announcements
See all news
Carr Commentary
Full blog
Justice Matters Podcast
 

A Life in Human Rights

Douglas Johnson reflects on his work over a long career in human rights.

Listen
 

Standing Up for LGBTQI+ Rights in Uganda

Kasha Nabagesera discusses her decades-long LGBTQI+ activism in Uganda.

Listen
 

Untold History of Slavery & Resistance in California

Jean Pfaelzer, award-winning historian, discusses why California merits the designation as a slave state.

Listen
 

Radio as a Tool for Change in Syria

Lina Chawaf discusses her experience refusing to propagate government propaganda during the Arab Spring at Radio Rozana. 

Listen
 

See All Justice Matters Episodes

View and listen to all of the Justice Matters podcast episodes in one place.

Listen
 

Championing Democracy in Myanmar

Wai Wai Nu discusses the Rohingya genocide and the current day-to-day life in Myanmar under military rule.

Listen
 

Mobilizing Black Germany

Tiffany Florvil discusses Germany’s colonial history and the history of organizing in Black German communities.

 
Listen
 

Fighting the Stigmas Against Intersex Peoples

Kimberly Zieselman discusses fighting the shame, stigma, and misunderstandings around intersex people.

Listen
“The Carr 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.”
Mathias Risse, Faculty Director
Globe
GET THE LATEST IN HUMAN RIGHTS SENT DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX
Subscribe for updates on events, publications, podcast episodes, and more.
SUBSCRIBE
READ OUR LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Click here to discover our latest research and publications from our Fellows and faculty.
READ MORE