Why Study International Human Rights?

Career Possibilities

The first IHRC recipients pursued graduate degrees in preparation for careers in law, education and public service.  

Full time opportunities for human rights work may be found in:
  • Government agencies, including the Justice Department and Department of State
  • International intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N.
  • Non-governmental organizations and institutions, such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Freedom House, that address issues of forced labor, genocide, racism, torture, trafficking, violence against women and other gross violations of human rights
  • Private firms that specialize in representing victims of human rights

In addition many graduates with other employers may find their careers involve human rights issues that arise in the workplace and/or in their volunteer community service activities and religious communities.

Additional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's Web site.