Established in 1994 through the generosity of The Sandler Family Supporting Foundation, the Human Rights Center conducts interdisciplinary research on emerging issues in international human rights and humanitarian law. Our research focuses on war crimes, justice and postwar reconstruction, health and human rights, and globalization.
We believe that the academy can inform the work of practitioners, while activists and other professionals can influence the direction of human rights research and advocacy in the university. Because creativity and leadership are essential to the human rights movement, we seek out and support graduate students who are making or could potentially make significant contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights in the United States and abroad.
The Human Rights Center is supported by grants from The Sandler Family Supporting Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Harold and Alma White Memorial Fund, the Open Society Institute, and the U.S. Institute of Peace.
The Human Rights Center is housed in the Institute of International Studies, which is a unit of International and Area Studies (IAS) at U.C. Berkeley and works closely with the International Human Rights Law Clinic, Boalt Hall School of Law and the U.C. Berkeley War Crimes
Public health and human rights are complementary–and occasionally conflicting–approaches to promoting and protecting human dignity and well-being.
In 2002, the Human Rights Center initiated its Globalization Project, a multi-year effort to strengthen protections for populations vulnerable to human rights abuses as a result of economic integration.
Since 1995, the Human Rights Center has developed several research projects aimed at documenting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide throughout the world.
In January 2000, the Human Rights Center launched the Communities in Crisis Project, an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research initiative to examine the relationship between the pursuit of international justice and local approaches to social reconstruction in the aftermath of war and genocide.
For over three decades, the Human Rights Center has been tackling the world’s most challenging human rights problems. With a passionate team of experts, we conduct research and develop projects to improve human rights conditions in communities around the world.
– Conducting research on issues of global impact
– Working with universities and NGOs around the world
– Deploying projects that address pressing human rights challenges
– Promoting respect for human rights through education and dialogue
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What is the Impact of Hurricanes on Human Health Throughout History? Hurricanes can impact a variety of people and communities. In addition to destroying property,
Maternity Care and Human Rights: A Comprehensive Guide Maternity care is a critical aspect of healthcare that affects not only the physical well-being of mothers
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Both have significant impacts on food security, which is
Climate change is a rapidly growing concern for our planet, with significant impacts on the environment, society, and economy. The effects of climate change can
Justice, Reconciliation, and Reconstruction in Post-Conflict Societies The field of justice, reconciliation, and reconstruction in post-conflict societies is a vital and dynamic one, with significant
In February 2022, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, sparking one of the largest conflicts in recent history. The war has led to a
The Future of Multilateralism: A Comprehensive Analysis The concept of multilateralism has been a topic of significant debate in recent years. As global challenges continue
We are a research and advocacy center, committed to the promotion and protection of human rights as central to a just society.
