Human Rights Centre

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

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.

Trailblazing in human rights education

We have been delivering the Essex human rights education since 1983, and we're proud to produce the next generation of human rights defenders around the world. As seen by many within the global human rights community, we have carved out an identity at Essex which promotes a prestige standard for human rights education across the world.

Our community

As one of the world's largest single academic human rights communities, we are vibrant, diverse and multicultural at our heart. With over 200 members comprising of staff, students and Fellow, our community are actively involved in a hub which facilitates interaction across the University, online, and through networks we've established across the world.

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