A Brief Introduction to the Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute
The Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute (SHRI) in New York City is the premier global educational program in international human rights law. SHRI is an annual, two-week certificate program, hosted by the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School, designed to provide intensive, interactive, and rigorous collateral learning to law students, professionals, and advocates from around the world. The hybrid in-person and online format of the Institute grants students widespread access to prominent theorists, scholars, and practitioners of human rights law while allowing participants to engage directly with one of the most dynamic human rights communities globally.
Our Purpose – Ensuring Human Rights through Education
“Building a just and equitable world begins and ends with protecting and promoting human rights. The flagship mission of the Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute is to advance human rights – both the protection and promotion of those rights – by preparing participants with intensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It is our belief that a deep engagement with international human rights law is a necessary precursor to those who would create positive change in the world – whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, the classroom, or the streets of societies. In this way, SHRI’s mission is to promote an inclusive and diverse profession by inspiring and equipping participants from all walks of life to become effective advocates, policy-makers, and leaders in the global human rights movement.”
History and Development of the Institute
Founded in 2010, the Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute was created in response to increased global interest for quality human rights law education. From the beginning, SHRI has become a premier program, with participants from over sixty countries and a recognized provider of introductory and advanced human rights education and training. Each year, the Institute updates its module curriculum to better reflect current trends and hot-button issues in human rights law, while ensuring graduates leave equipped to tackle an increasingly changing legal and policy environment. The Institute’s hybrid delivery model developed over the last several years makes it possible for workers and students around the globe to train unhindered by geographic or professional limitations.
What Makes SHRI Special
The distinction of the Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute is the program’s combination of academic rigor, hands-on engagement, and institutional prestige. Leveraging the global network of the preeminent Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School, SHRI enables participants to learn from faculty who are leading practitioners and scholars with international acclaim across the full spectrum of human rights law and practice. The unique course structure, a two-week intensive, maximizes impact in a limited time frame – perfect for busy professionals. In addition to lectures, participants receive an interactive learning experience through discussions, case studies, and professional networking with a host of new colleagues in New York’s vibrant human rights scene. The hybrid format means that no matter where you are in the world, you can benefit from the program’s world-class faculty and resources.
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Comprehensive Curriculum – Theory and Practice
SHRI’s curriculum offers a comprehensive introduction to international human rights law, combining academic study with immersive theory and practical application. Participants will complete daily live workshops by Fordham Law professors and expert guest instructors as well as asynchronous materials for independent learning at student’s own pace. The core curriculum includes modules on Business and Human Rights, Civil and Political Rights, Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, Women’s and Children’s Rights, International Justice, and Protecting Vulnerable Groups. Targeted modules on specific topics and activities such as case studies ensure each participant leaves with a foundational understanding of the field as well as knowledge on specific fields of interest. Graduates receive a Certificate in International Human Rights Law from the Leitner Center. This credential signals to employers and institutions around the world that successful participants had access to the best legal educational resources available.
Exceptional Faculty and Guest Lecturers
A leading strength of SHRI is the faculty, composed of distinguished academics and practitioners with decades of knowledge and experience in the field. Members of the core faculty include: Professor Paolo Galizzi, Faculty Director, who has special expertise in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility; Professor Gay McDougall, a former UN Independent Expert on Minority Issues; Professor Emily Smith Ewing, an authority in corporate social responsibility; Professor Martin S. Flaherty, co-founding director and foremost constitutional scholar; Professor Elisabeth Wickeri, an authority on human rights issues in Asia; Professor Ramya J. Kudekallu, an expert on international justice; Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, an academic lawyer and head of law centers at GIMPA, and John Y. Mensah, lecturer in law at the University of Professional Studies Accra. Guest speakers from NGOs, international organizations and the judiciary are regularly invited to speak/address professional journeys.
To learn more about the faculty, visit the Faculty page.
Global Student Community
With students from many academic disciplines – law students, recent graduates, and students of relevant professional fields, as well as practitioners, agency staff, development organizations, researchers, and activists – the program’s mixed-ability environment fosters cross-cultural exchange, development, and collaboration. The hybrid format provides in-person exposure to New York’s human rights community, and the opportunity to make international professional connections that will endure long after SHRI ends. Many SHRI participants have secured jobs with international organizations, government agencies, NGOs, academia, and in corporations, creating an influential network of human rights practitioners around the world.
Program Structure and Conduct
The 2024 SHRI session runs from 10-21 June, and is delivered in a hybrid format to accommodate participants across time zones. Delivering daily live lectures, interactive sessions (with translation in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Russian and Spanish) and asynchronous materials with vast resource bibliographies, the SHRI allows participants to truly engage with the content regardless of their time zone or other commitments. In person, participants enjoy direct exchange with faculty and New York’s lively human rights community, whilst virtual participants are able to benefit from real-time interaction in discussions and online networking. The programme’s format maximises both flexibility and impact by allowing everyone to fully immerse themselves for two weeks and return with a new perspective on international human rights law.
Importance and Impact
The Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute contributes to the preparation of the next generation of human rights leaders: through its provision of accessible, high quality training, SHRI empowers individuals and organizations to promote and protect the human rights of those whose voices are too often ignored, whether it be at home or abroad. The skills, knowledge and networks that participants receive help feed their ability to tackle the complex realities of human rights work, influence policy and law, and work toward justice and equality. The additional recognition of a certificate from a prestigious institution like Fordham Law School adds to participants’ professional credentials and provides them with new opportunities.
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Application Process and Engagement
Applications for the 2024 Leitner Summer Human Rights Institute continue to be accepted. Anyone interested in participating in the summer program is encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited and filling quickly. To find out more about the SHRI, programme requirements or prices visit https://leitnersummerhumanrightsinstitute.org/, email [email protected] or call (832) 939-9983. Alternatively, you can visit us at 1500 Louisiana St Ste 11, Houston TX 77002. If you are a student, professional or advocate looking to broaden your horizons, SHRI provides a fantastic opportunity to increase your knowledge of international human rights law whilst becoming part of a network of change agents globally.
For more details on how to apply, visit the Application Process page.
Get Involved – Start Changing Human Rights
At the root of human rights knowledge is education, and that is where SHRI begins. By partaking in the experience that is SHRI, you will not only promote your professional development, but also contribute to a worldwide movement for justice, equality, and dignity. The next phase of your journey toward human rights progress begins here, and applying is the first step. From there, you will become an integral part of SHRI, putting you in the middle of those dedicated to achieving a more just world for all.