Human Rights Program

Human Rights Program

Human Rights Program

Human Rights Study Project

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Protecting human rights is the foundation of law. The Human Rights Program at the University of Virginia allows students to explore the range of opportunities available in the human rights field, at home and abroad, through hands-on experiences. The program is the hub for human rights activities at the Law School, and cooperates with student groups, faculty members, the Public Service Center and Career Services, and human rights organizations to coordinate speakers, events, summer and postgraduate employment, and pro bono opportunities.

Through our HUMAN RIGHTS LISTSERV, we provide information about human rights–related jobs and fellowship opportunities. To join, contact Cindy Derrick.

Human Rights News

UVA Law Human Rights Study Project in Nepal

Student Trip Included Trek to Everest Base Camp

Nelson Camilo Sánchez León
Faculty Director
  • Assistant Professor of Law, General Faculty
  • Director, Center for International & Comparative Law
  • Director, Human Rights Program
  • Director, International Human Rights Law Clinic
Mila Versteeg
Faculty Director
  • Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation Professor of Law
  • Director, Center for International & Comparative Law
  • Director, Human Rights Program
  • Senior Fellow, Miller Center