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International Law and Human Rights Unit

The International Law and Human Rights Unit (ILHRU) provides a hub for researchers in the broad areas of international law and human rights.

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About ILHRU

Read an introduction to the unit.

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Members

Discover more about our researchers and their interests.

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Events

Find out more about our future events, workshops, and conferences and how you can contribute.

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Liverpool's Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe

An annual Summer School in partnership with the Council of Europe.

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ILHRU Lunchtime Sessions

Members of the International Law and Human Rights Unit gather to discuss a range of international legal issues.

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Judge in Residence

Each year an international court judge is invited to deliver a lecture and support our research.

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Visiting Fellows

View profiles of our current visiting fellows.

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Making an Impact: Human Rights Law

Our world-leading human rights research and expertise is leveraging the shared vision of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to enable real-world change.

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Get Involved

Contact us about Postgraduate Research opportunities, internships, and fellowships.