"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

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Registering for the Institute

If you are an American University student, you may register for any Institute courses through my.american.edu as you would register for any summer courses.

If you are not an American University student, you can register for the courses using the five simple steps below:

Cost Information

The cost for the Institute is $918 per undergraduate credit or $1111 per graduate credit. The non-credit option is $918 per credit hour of the course. Payment for courses must be submitted two weeks before the Institute begins. American University does not accept credit card payments. Once a participant is registered, he or she can submit electronic payment with an e-check or wire transfer. Applicants preferring to mail payment, must make sure that personal checks are received by the April 28, 2008 deadline.

Registration Dates

Registration and courses have begun. If you are interested in taking one of the courses that has not begun, you should e-mail Kia Hall at kh2547a@american.edu to find out whether there is available space.



Attn: Kia Hall
Human Rights Institute
School for International Service
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington DC 20016
Phone: 202.885.2440
E-mail: kh2547a@american.edu