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International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI)

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The International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI) is at the forefront of contemporary human rights and rule of law research, training and advocacy. Since its founding in 1990, IHRLI has designed and managed projects around the world on post-conflict justice, human rights documentation and analysis, capacity building for legal professionals, gender rights and human trafficking. IHRLI conducts scholarly research on international criminal law, international humanitarian law and a variety of human rights and rule of law issues. IHRLI also prepares DePaul law students, activists and scholars for careers in human rights through courses, fellowship programs, internships and research opportunities in Chicago and abroad.

International Human Rights Law Institute
DePaul University College of Law
25 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604