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Facilitating the development of interdisciplinary human rights though:
🫶Pro bono legal services for immigrants & refugees
🤝Combatting human trafficking
🫰Events, partnerships and resources
✊Human Rights & Social Justice Major

10/23/2026

Welcome to a Day in the Life as a Intern at FU’s Center for the Advancement of Human Rights with Emma Brown ⭐️

Emma Brown is a senior at FSU studying Criminology and Middle Eastern Studies, with a minor in psychology. As a seasoned intern at the CAHR, Emma has played an integral role in supporting our pro bono legal clients.

Stay tuned for more “day in the life” videos with our family of CAHR Interns!📸✨

10/21/2026

How can you be an Advocate? 🩵

Through this series, our interns at the FSU Center for the Advancements of Human Rights share how you can be an advocate and highlight their work in human rights advocacy!

This week, Melis Howe, an intern at the CAHR studying Political Science, and Human Rights and Social Justice, shared her perspective on advocacy and how you can be and advocate. Melis is not only an advocate here at FSU, but she also co-founded a nonprofit focused on voter education called CivicForward FL 💫

Stay tuned to learn more about the various paths you can take to be an advocate! 🌏

Why Human Rights and Social Justice?🌎Join us in exploring why professors and students involved in the Human Rights and S...
10/19/2026

Why Human Rights and Social Justice?🌎

Join us in exploring why professors and students involved in the Human Rights and Social Justice Major enjoy the program so much!

This week, we are highlighting Isabella Paez, a junior here at FSU studying Human Rights and Social Justice, and Double majoring in an Advertising. Isabella is interested in human rights advocacy and campaigns, and is also an intern with the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights at FSU. ⭐️

Follow our “Why Human Rights and Social Justice” series as we explore the more about the major and why you should join!✏️

Why Human Rights and Social Justice? 🌎Join us in exploring why professors and students involved in the Human Rights and ...
10/12/2026

Why Human Rights and Social Justice? 🌎

Join us in exploring why professors and students involved in the Human Rights and Social Justice Major enjoy the program so much!

This week, we are kicking it off with Professor Rosemary Kellison and she shares why she enjoys teaching classes in the Human Rights and Social Justice major! ⭐️

Follow our “Why Human Rights and Social Justice” series as we explore the more about the major and why you should join! ✏️

10/09/2026

Welcome to a Day in the Life as a Intern at FSU’s Center for the Advancement of Human Rights with Isabella Paez ⭐️

Isabella is a second year student, studying human rights and social Justice, and double majoring in advertising! This is her second semester with us and throughout her time, she has helped us serve clients through a variety of ways in and connect us to our community through social media support!

Stay tuned for more “day in the life” videos with our family of CAHR Interns! 📸✨

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Where will human rights take YOU?Join us for a special Where Human Rights Will Take You event featuring FSU students who...
10/05/2026

Where will human rights take YOU?

Join us for a special Where Human Rights Will Take You event featuring FSU students who spent their summers pursuing funded human rights internships and research opportunities across the U.S. and around the world.

Hear directly from students about where they went, what they learned, and how these experiences shaped their understanding of human rights—and find out how you can apply for funding to pursue an opportunity of your own this summer!
Bring your questions and your curiosity. Food & refreshments will be provided!

📅 Tuesday, October 13 | 6 PM
📍 The Globe Auditorium
Your human rights journey could be next. 🌍✈️

10/01/2026

Where will human rights take you? 📍🗺️✨

Kayla Walczyk returned to Pristina, Kosovo, where she interned with the Kosovo Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims (KRCT) and explored how post-conflict societies support survivors. kayla KRCT QKRMT

Working alongside lawyers, psychologists, and advocates, Kayla gained firsthand insight into survivor-centered care while researching the legal and institutional frameworks surrounding survivors’ rights and reparations.

Her experience culminated in a collaborative policy paper examining Kosovo’s framework for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence—applying her research and writing skills to work that could help inform future policy.

Follow our Where Human Rights Will Take You series as we highlight FSU students and interns putting human rights into practice around the world. 🗺️📍

09/30/2026

Where will human rights take you? 🗺️✨📍

Tavaura Wardlow returned to the ACLU of Florida, where she supported individuals navigating the
immigration system, particularly those held in detention. Tavaura Wardlow🤍 ACLU of Florida

Through legal research, case planning, and direct communication with clients and their families, Tavaura strengthened her advocacy skills while developing a deeper understanding of trauma-informed practice.

One of her most meaningful moments came when a potential client she had worked closely with was released from detention and reunited with his family—an experience that reinforced her commitment to pursuing a career in public interest work.

Follow our Where Human Rights Will Take You series as we highlight FSU students and interns putting human rights into practice.

09/28/2026

Where will human rights take you? ✨🗺️

For Jenny Said, it led to Americans for Immigrant Justice in Miami, FL, where they represent immigrants who are victims of human trafficking, SA and domestic violence. Jenny Said Americans for Immigrant Justice

Through the detention hotline, Jenny spoke with people in ICE detention and their families, gaining a deeper understanding of the realities facing detained immigrants. She also put her classroom knowledge into practice by writing an asylum brief—an opportunity to use her growing legal skills to advocate for someone in need.

The experience deepened Jenny’s understanding of immigration advocacy and what it means to help amplify the voices of people navigating difficult and complex systems.

Follow our Where Human Rights Will Take You series as we highlight FSU students and interns putting human rights into practice.

09/23/2026

Where will human rights take you?

Tessa Cannizzaro spent her summer in Pristina, Kosovo, where she interned with the Institute for Crimes Committed During the War in Kosovo (IKKL). tessa cannizzaro ikkl_rks

Working alongside professionals documenting war crimes and attending trials at the Pristina Basic Court, Tessa gained a deeper understanding of how conflict continues to shape the lives of survivors—and the importance of documentation, international law, and advocacy.

Alongside fellow FSU student Kayla Walczyk, Tessa also developed a policy brief advocating for survivors of wartime sexual violence, bringing together what she learned through research, community, and firsthand experience.

Follow our Where Human Rights Will Take You series as we highlight FSU students and interns putting human rights into practice around the world.

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425 W Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL
32301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18506444551

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