Journalist Nathan Thrall on his visit to Duke. Read his interview here.

Opportunities at the Center

The Human Rights Certificate

Looking for a way to incorporate human rights into your studies at Duke? Look no further than the Human Rights Certificate! The certificate consists of a gateway course, capstone course, and four electives of your choice — many of which are cross-listed in other departments. Our certificate students come from a wide range of majors and interests!

If you are interested in enrolling in the Human Rights Rights Certificate, contact Robin Kirk (rights@duke.edu) to express your interest in the program.

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Human Rights Summer Research Grant

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Upcoming Events

Rights! Camera! Action!

Film Series

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2025 Juan E. Méndez Book Award Ceremony

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Spotlight

Interview with Professor Nina Balmaceda

Associate Director of the Center for Reconciliation at Duke Divinity School

Conducted by Aseel Ibrahim

DHRC@FHI Faculty Advisory Board member Professor Nina Balmaceda sat down with us to talk about her work on peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine. Part of her work is supported with human rights funds.

Read Her Interview.

Looking for funding to support your social justice internship?

Check out the Duke Career Center's Internship Funding Program. Students who accept unpaid or low-paying internships are eligible for grants of $4,000 to support their living expenses. The regular application cycle deadline is February 14th. The late application cycle deadline is March 18th.

The Duke Human Rights Center is Now on Bluesky!

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