Human Rights October 08, 2024

ETHOS Immersion in Peru

After working with coffee almost every day for 3 months, I will never experience a hot glass of that rich drink the same.

Human Rights September 05, 2024

Empowering Change: My Summer with IGED-Africa

This summer, I worked with IGED-Africa, contributing to projects addressing women's property rights, period poverty, and more, while also engaging in research for potential partnerships and engagement opportunities.

Human Rights September 05, 2024

My Experience in The Gambia

Kevin spent his summer in The Gambia working with The Center for Research and Policy Development—a non-profit, non-partisan entity dedicated to social research, advocacy, and capacity building for inclusive democratic governance.

Human Rights September 04, 2024

A Summer with Counterpart International

This summer, Aila Carr-Chellman and Mercy John spent time working at Counterpart International, an International Development NGO. Though each student worked within the Governance office their focuses diverged into the Iraq Civil Society and El Salvador.

Human Rights September 04, 2024

A Summer with Gender Tech Initiative Uganda

Step into the world of digital advocacy with Bryn and AI Intelligence with Olive, as they share their experience with the Gender Tech Initiative Uganda.

Libraries September 03, 2024

Vibrant Voices, Sweeping Stories: Hispanic and Latinx Writings

Recommended reads for Latinx Heritage Month.

Experiential Learning August 30, 2024

A Summer of Advocating for Demining

Gabriela Garlo spent her summer in Washington DC as a fellow working with Halo Trust USA and remotely working with Legacies of War to advocate for demining.

Experiential Learning August 28, 2024

The Gambia’s Human Rights Champions

After experiencing 22 years of dictatorship, The Gambia is now on a path of rebirth and reconstruction. The emblem of this movement for change is The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Established in 2017, the NHRC is composed of dedicated commissioners and staff that are professionals with a wide range of backgrounds ranging from ex police officers, lawyers, ministry of justice staff and more. However diverse their backgrounds may be, their passion for protecting and promoting human rights unifies them and allows them to work together towards making The Gambia a country that exercises human rights.

Human Rights August 26, 2024

Environment America: Public Advocacy & Tree Policies

Going door to door seems outdated, but at Environment America, canvassing is a crucial part of advocating for the environment. After my first three weeks of canvassing, I switched over to focus on the legal side of the Old Growth Amendment, doing outreach for the Plastic Pellets Free Waters Campaign, and setting up for Lobby Day.

Experiential Learning August 23, 2024

Human Rights Found in Several Ghanaian Contexts

Curious what the summer looks like for a research intern, volunteer, and part-time engineer? Keep reading to hear about my experience in Ghana.