Welcome
The Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI), is a network of over 80 (and growing) member institutes that carries out research and educational activities in the field of human rights. The member institutes are from over 30 different countries spanning all continents. AHRI’s objective is to bring together human rights researchers from across the disciplines, to facilitate the exchange of ideas and collaboration, and to promote research, education and discussion in the field of human rights. AHRI is supportive of PhD researchers and the facilitation of exchange between the different member institutes.
A selection of recent books published by members of the AHRI network can be found by following the link below.
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Member Institutes
AHRI currently consists of around 80 member institutes. Please visit their home pages for information about their institutional activities.
Conferences
Where member institutes and other human rights researchers gather to network and discuss current issues.
Latest News
Registration: AHRI Conference, Lima, Peru, 11-13 September 2025
Registration for in person attendance is now open for the AHRI conference in Lima, Peru, 11-13 September 2025. Early bird discount until 15 July. More information: https://en.ahriconference2025.pucp.edu.pe/convocatorias/inscripciones
Global Conference on Social, Economic & Cultural Rights in a Divided Digital Age
Leiden University and the Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) invite abstract submissions for the international conference “Advancing Social, Economic, and Cultural Rights in a Polarised, Digitalised, and Unequal World,” taking place in Leiden on 4–5 September 2025. The conference brings together scholars and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of social, economic, and cultural rights, with a focus on constitutional design, democracy, digital transformation, and social justice in an increasingly unequal and divided global context. Abstracts (250–500 words) should be submitted by 30 June 2025.
Geneva Human Rights Platform Courses 2025
The Geneva Human Rights Platform has announced its 2025 training schedule, offering a range of specialised courses for professionals, academics, and practitioners. Topics include business and human rights, environmental protection, local implementation of human rights, and the UN system. For details and registration, visit: Geneva Human Rights Platform. A list of the trainings below:
- The International Human Rights Standards and System: Monitoring and Implementation at the National Level: 7-11 July
- Human Rights and the Environment: Introducing Legal Regimes and Key Issue (completely online): 1-8 September (4 half days)
- Protecting Human Rights and the Environment: 15-19 September
- Localising International Human Rights: 8-10 October
- Universal Periodic Review & UN Human Rights System: 10-14 November.
Publication: Abortion Law Reform in Africa: A Reproductive Health and Rights Perspective
Edited by Charles Ngwena, Ebenezer Durojaye, Satang Nabaneh & Nkatha Murungi
This timely volume examines unsafe abortion as a persistent public health issue in Africa, going beyond legal analysis to explore social, economic, and cultural barriers to safe abortion care. It calls for stronger rights-based reforms and the implementation of instruments like the African Women’s Protocol to ensure reproductive autonomy and gender equality. Download the book here.
Job Opportunity: Human Resources Specialist
The Global Campus of Human Rights is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to join its international team in the beautiful Monastery of San Nicolò, Venice. Deadline is June 6 2025. Apply here.
Traineeship Opportunity at the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) – 2025
FRA is offering 10-month paid traineeships in Vienna (and one in Brussels) starting in 2025. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in fundamental rights work across various units, including Anti-Racism, Social Rights, Migration & Asylum, and Digital Justice. Trainees receive a monthly stipend of €1,574 and gain valuable insight into EU policy, research, and advocacy. Apply by 16 June 2025 at 13:00.
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