Human Rights Institute
2021 HRI Internship Fellows
The Human Rights Institute is excited to announce the Summer 2021 Internship Fellows Cohort! These placements provide students with valuable experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for the realities of pursuing a career in the human rights field.
2021 HRI Graduate Research Funding
The Human Rights Institute is excited to announce the recipients of the Graduate Students Research Grants. These scholars are researching contemporary human rights issues and we are proud to support their work.
2021 HRI Seed Grant Recipient: Alaina Brenick
The 2021 HRI Seed Grant has been awarded to Alaina Brenick, Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Science for her project “A Right to Housing, A Right to Health: How do Connecticut Constituents View the Homeless Community’s Right to Housing During and Beyond COVID-19"
Shamayeta Bhattacharya Awarded 2021 HRI Dissertation Writing Fellowship
The 2021 HRI Dissertation Writing Fellowship has been awarded to Shamayeta Bhattacharya for her project "SHAKTHI: Substantive Health and Human-rights Access among Kothi, Transgender, and Hijra Individuals".
2021 Small Faculty Grants for Human Rights Research
The Human Rights Institute is excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 Small Faculty Grants for Human Rights Research. These scholars are researching contemporary human rights issues and we are proud to support their work.
UConn Wins Global Recognition for Ethical Supply Chain Efforts
'UConn has established itself as one of the premier institutions in the country in the area of human rights and ethical sourcing'
Richard Ashby Wilson Named Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
The Board of Trustees granted Wilson the honor for his work on international human rights, humanitarianism, truth and reconciliation commissions and international criminal tribunals.
Five UConn Faculty Honored as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
UConn has selected five of its most renowned scholars to honor with its most prestigious faculty title, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor.
The Role of Communities in Refugee Resettlement
'Volunteers can help address real problems facing refugees'
A Letter to the UConn Community Regarding UConn Reads
UConn Reads unveils Spring 2021 signature events