"The practitioner viewpoints, discussions of advocacy techniques, and examination of fieldwork logistics helped me to devise an advocacy strategy that an Iraqi non-profit organization was able to adapt for their campaign against honor killings."
– LaChelle Amos
"The Institute allowed me to gain new skills from seasoned practitioners and I put those skills to work in the fall when I went overseas on a human rights documentation project."
– Patricia Minikon
"Hearing the life paths of these individuals, combined with the interactive experiences in class definitely made the Human Rights Institute one of the most valuable experiences I've had at AU."
– Leslie Miller
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kia Hall, Program Coordinator for the Institute. The fastest form of communication is through e-mail. She can be reached at kh2547a@american.edu. You can also leave a message at 202-885-2440, and she will return your call at her earliest convenience. Finally, you can mail us at:
Attn: Kia Hall
Human Rights Institute
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington DC 20016
We look forward to hearing from you.