Welcome back students ‼️

​​​​​​​The Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights is excited to welcome all new and returning students to campus! We’re looking forward to a year filled with learning, collaboration, and opportunities to advance the work of human rights together.

We are proud to announce the launch of the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Fellowship at the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School. This initiative supports scholars and practitioners focused on producing research on some of the most pressing LGBTQI+ topics. bit.ly/3FGVhkL

The Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Stern as Senior Fellow. She will be the first senior fellow focused on LGBTQI+ human rights in the history of the Carr-Ryan Center and the Kennedy School. bit.ly/43geFxV

As part of our ongoing tradition of critically examining the early days of each presidential administration, the Carr-Ryan Center turns its attention to President Donald Trump’s second term. We invited our faculty and affiliates to reflect on the impact of his presidency. tinyurl.com/ynrw2utx

Today, in honor of a generous gift from long-time supporter Vin Ryan, we proudly announce our new name: the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights.

This rededication honors the generosity of Vin Ryan, whose support has played a foundational role in shaping the Center's legacy. bit.ly/448CKYz

Last week, the Carr Center hosted Kenneth Roth —former executive director of the Human Rights Watch—for a discussion of his new book "Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments" with professor Mathias Risse. bit.ly/3RcgchK

In a recent talk, Jean Pfaelzer discussed her book "California, A Slave State." Challenging the conventional North/South binary of U.S. slavery, she shifts the focus to the American West and redefines the traditional narrative of slavery in the U.S. Watch the full discussion here: bit.ly/3R0TOro

International Women's Day is a global celebration that honors the achievements, contributions, and progress of women worldwide, while also highlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality.
To mark this occasion, we invited our faculty and fellows to share their thoughts on the day: bit.ly/43pppus

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month and honors the innumerable achievements and contributions of African Americans. Our Racial Justice Fellows share their thoughts on the importance of continuing to learn about and teach Black history in the United States. bit.ly/4hlHNZl

🌐 We're excited to announce the launch of the Global LGBTQI+ Changemakers Network under the Carr Center's Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program!

Learn how you can join the network: bit.ly/4gek3Vp