Association of Human Rights Institutes

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Member Institutions

AHRI currently consists of 80 member institutions. Please visit their home pages for information about their institutional activities

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Conferences

The AHRI conference is where member institutions gather to coordinate and plan their research through working group seminars and to discuss current issues in defined research areas.

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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. 

 

AHRI Publications

AHRI 2024

The AHRI Conference 2024, Human rights in a polarised world, was hosted by Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian law at Lund University, Sweden, 12-14 September 2024. 
For more information, visit the conference website. 

AHRI 2023

AHRI 2023, Human Rights Defenders Under Siege, was a success. Check out the conference page for more by using the link below. 

Bilbao AHRI 2023

 

Latest News

  • Call for Papers: AHRI Conference, Lima, Peru, 11-13 September 2025

The Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI) invites submissions for its annual conference on the theme “Protecting Human Rights from the Global Spread of Organised Crime.” The conference will be held in hybrid format (in person and online) from 11 to 13 September 2025, hosted by the Instituto de Democracia y Derechos Humanos (IDEHPUCP) at the Pontifical Universidad Católica del Perú.

This conference will explore the intersection of human rights and organised crime, focusing on strategies to counteract the detrimental impact of transnational criminal networks on vulnerable populations, governance, and justice. Submissions on other human rights topics are also encouraged. Selected papers may be considered for publication. The deadline for submission is 15 March 2025. For may information, click on this link here.

 

  • Invitation to Book launch: Maastricht Centre for Human Rights, Maastricht University

The Maastricht Centre for Human Rights at the Maastricht University, Faculty of Law invites you to a hybrid seminar and launch of the new book:

“Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights: Strategically Moving Forward” on January 29, 2025. This event promises a rich exploration of critical issues in the field of economic, social, and cultural rights. The programme will include a keynote address by the renowned Philip Alston, a leading voice in international human rights law, tributes honouring the extraordinary contributions of Fons Coomans and more.

Join us in celebrating this important publication and contributing to vibrant dialogues on advancing rights in challenging times.

For more information and to register,  please click here.

 

  • Call for Papers: Workshop on Protection of Human Rights in Armed Conflict, Berlin, 13 June 2025

The Centre for Fundamental Rights at the Hertie School invites submissions for its upcoming workshop on the theme ‘Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Armed Conflict.’  This one day workshop will be in person at the Hertie School on 13 June 2025. This workshop will explore nuanced and complex application of international human rights law (IHRL) during armed conflicts. The workshop welcomes submission from established and early-career scholars, practitioners, and advanced PhD students. Contributions from interdisciplinary researchers and comparative case studies are strongly encouraged. The deadline for this submission is 3 February 2025. For more information, contact click here.
 
  • 2025 Summer School International Human Rights Law
The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 2025 Summer School on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The aim of this course is to provide students and professional with the fundamentals of international humanitarian law and the opportunity to apply knowledge through realistic case studies and a full day of simulation exercises. The course is offered in both French and English and will run from March 25 to 30, 2025. Registration begins March 1, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/teaching-training/DRC4521.

  • New Publication: The Pretoria University  Law Press (PULP)

On 6 December 2024, the Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) has launched the second instalment in its series of commentaries on African human rights treaties: The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child: A Commentary, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the African Children’s Charter’s entry into force on 29 November 1999. To date, 51 out of 55 African Union member states have ratified the Charter, underscoring a continent-wide commitment to uphold and advance the rights of children. Download the latest commentary and explore its insights into the progress and challenges of implementing the Charter here.  

For more of our Member Institutes News and Calls visit our News page. 
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