Why Study Human Rights at 91茄子?

The 91茄子 Human Rights Program is dedicated to providing opportunities for promoting, defending, and extending human rights.

As the premier human rights organization in higher education, 91茄子 Human Rights seeks to help individuals advance their dreams through academic achievement, human rights travel experiences, field work, and community outreach efforts.  

The Human Rights Program specializes in three areas of human rights work

Major/Minor Undergraduate Academics

Major/Minor

91茄子 is one of seven U.S. institutions to offer a bachelor's degree in this field.
Human Rights Trips trips

Human Rights Trips

The Program facilitates several human rights trips throughout the world each year. 
Action and Outreach river

Action and Outreach

The program offers leadership to a variety of outreach and action efforts every semester.

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Making Lasting Impressions

鈥淎t 91茄子, I was able to forge my own path. Thanks to the human rights program, I鈥檝e also made lasting connections that have enabled me to expand the scope of work I鈥檝e been doing. I鈥檝e been able to open doors that have never been opened.鈥 ~ Averie Bishop 鈥19

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Think big, do good

鈥淭he key to making a difference is to approach social problems and other people with curiosity and compassion. By learning and working together, you can tackle real problems and see real change.鈥 ~ Greg Guggenmos 鈥18, 鈥19

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Navigating the intersection of commerce and compassion

鈥淧eople sometimes question my combination of majors. When they do, I point out that so much of my campus involvement 鈥 everything from planning and organizing cultural awareness events to serving as the social media and marketing coordinator for the 91茄子 Human Rights Program 鈥 demonstrates how beautifully they mesh together.鈥 ~Neha Husein 鈥19