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Human Rights Centre

Part of Essex Law School

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40 years pioneering the theory and practice of human rights from the local to the global

The Human Rights Centre at Essex boasts a global reputation for excellence in the promotion of world-leading interdisciplinary human rights education, research and practice. At the heart of our work is the interface between the theory and practice of human rights, conflict and acute crises.

Cutting edge research and practice

We influence and set human rights agendas. We make concrete differences around the globe, and we are a dominant voice for change. Through our research, impact and educational activities, at Essex, not only do we lead the way in identifying, enduring and responding to human rights challenges, it's the way we apply this which defines us.

 

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Why
Human Rights at Essex?

Excellence in human rights theory and practice through multi and interdisciplinary research and education
Awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2010 in recognition of our work in advancing global human rights
Join our Human Rights Centre Clinic, develop practical skills, work with world-renowned human rights organisations
Benefit from a range of career events organised throughout the year to give you an insight into specific areas of human rights
Take part in highly rewarding human rights competitions that provide invaluable practical experience on a wide range of issues
We offer a range of opportunities for working with projects associated with our Centre that focus on human rights in practice
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Student chalking the steps during Human Rights week
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Our research

Working on enduring and cutting edge issues

Our projects work on a wide range of major enduring and cutting edge issues in times of peace, instability, and in conflict and post-conflict settings, and at all geographical levels.
Our courses

Teaching the next generation

We are committed to producing the next generations of human rights practitioners, scholars and activists.

Human Rights Centre Clinic

Conducting key research to protect human rights globally

The Human Rights Centre Clinic runs exciting projects which students can get involved in, working in partnership with civil society organisations, international organisations, governments and national human rights institutions.
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"The Human Rights Centre is a path-breaking and multidisciplinary community of students, researchers and practitioners dedicated to tackling the most pressing human rights challenges of our times"
Professor Carla Ferstman Director Human Rights centre

Kevin Boyle

Professor Kevin Boyle was the longest serving director of the Human Rights Centre. He led the Centre from 1990 to 2003 and again in 2006 to 2007. Throughout his time at Essex, Kevin played a pivotal role in developing the Centre into the multidisciplinary powerhouse it is today. 

Our human rights courses
Study a world-class human rights degree at Essex and become part of the next generation of human rights defenders.
Human Rights Centre Clinic
Protecting human rights around the world, The Human Rights Centre Clinic runs projects that enable students to apply their human rights knowledge to practical situations and further develop their professional skills, working in partnership with civil society organisations, international organisations, governments and national human rights institutions.
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Our PhD programme draws upon the expertise of over 80 Human Rights Centre members from different academic disciplines. Explore our subject area further.
Contact the Human Rights Centre
5s.5.5 Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Telephone: +44 (0)1206 874810
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