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University of Miami School of Law Human Rights Clinic
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The Human Rights Clinic (HRC), part of Miami Law’s Human Rights Program, works for the promotion of social and economic justice globally and in the U.S. Students gain firsthand experience in cutting-edge human rights litigation and advocacy.
Miami Law’s week long “Human Rights in the Americas” symposium tackles democratic backsliding - from Venezuela and Cuba to El Salvador, and Haiti - featuring IACHR hearings and experts on defending rights and rule of law for Miami’s exile communities.

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UM law symposium points to erosion of — and solutions for — human rights in the Americas
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will take part in a week-long University of Miami law school conference that hopes to raise alarms about faltering democratic norms in the hemisphere.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
WITHOUT SHADE, WITHOUT REST spotlights two pioneer organizations: WeCount! and the Coalition for Immokalee Workers, fighting for life-saving heat protections as temperatures soar and politics heat up. #WithoutShadeWithoutRest #HeatJustice #Farmworkers #WorkerRights #Film
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, we reflect on lives lost to acts of anti-transgender violence. The day is an opportunity to remember those who are no longer with us, while highlighting the ongoing struggles of trans individuals in light of hateful anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric.
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Join us at the Human Rights in the Americas Symposium for a movie screening of Brisa on Wednesday, November 19th, Located at the Lakeside Auditorium, food will be provided at 5:30pm and the movie will start at 6:00pm, followed by a powerful panel discussion.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
On Oct. 21, COURAGE Team Research Associate Rosario Concha, PhD, presented on the Status of Women and Girls in Florida to the North Miami Commission for Women. She identified economic security, affordable housing, and violence against women in FL and MDC as the most urgent challenges facing women.
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Join us at the Human Rights in the Americas Symposium at University of Miami Lakeside Village! 🌎 Hearings by the IACHR + panels on human rights issues across the region.

🔗 Details: law.miami.edu/events/human-rights-in-the-americas-symposium/

#HumanRights #IACHR #MiamiLaw #HumanRightsSymposium
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Please join us on Wednesday, October 29th , for a lecture with Professor Jose Alvarez on “America First and the International Rule of Law. To read more on the event and to register click here: events.miami.edu/event/lectur...
“America First and Int’l Law” lecture with José E. Alvarez, NYU School of Law
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October 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The HRC's COURAGE Team attended the MOSAIC Convening in Chicago hosted by the Battered Women's Justice Project and the Centre for Public Impact The Team gained insight on how to implement protections against GBV on a local level in Miami-Dade County- the ultimate goal of the Team's Safety Project.
October 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Decent work isn’t only about productivity, but also about the protections workers deserve.

This International Day of Decent Work, we highlight the abuses occurring in the H-2A program across our plant nurseries in South Florida. Learn more at www.we-count.org/plantingjust....

#workersrights
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Check out a new report by @miamilawhrc.bsky.social & @homelesslaw.bsky.social on the criminalization of homelessness & mental health in the US., tracing the history of forced institutionalization, providing a human rights analysis of current practices, & outlining proven rights-based alternatives:
October 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This week, our Human Rights Clinic’s COURAGE Team attended the Inaugural Statewide Meeting of Commissions on the Status of Women and Girls in Tallahassee. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in the conference and are excited to continue to share our work with statewide stakeholders.
October 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
HRC Director Caroline Bettinger-Lopez traveled to the University of Cologne, Germany, to deliver her presentation, “Domestic Violence as a Human Rights Violation – A View from the United States and Beyond".
July 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Human Rights Clinic submitted an amicus brief addressing forced sterilization to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights with reproductive health rights expert, Christina Zampas.
July 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Domestic workers and community leaders gathered at the Miami-Dade Government Center on June 16, 2025, to mark International Domestic Workers’ Day.
July 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Professor Caroline Bettinger-López, director of Human Rights Clinic, recently delivered impactful talks at the University of Cologne and the University of Michigan, focusing on international human rights law and gender-based violence.
July 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Tamar Ezer, associate director of the Human Rights Clinic and faculty director of the #HumanRights Program, recently joined an expert panel on the Samuel Lawrence Foundation’s podcast to discuss the housing crisis and potential pathways for change. #MiamiLaw
Associate director of the Human Rights Clinic participates in podcast on the housing crisis
Tamar Ezer’s research focuses on the intersection of health and human rights, housing and homelessness, access to justice, women’s rights, children’s rights, and human rights pedagogy.
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June 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Human Rights Clinic alumni Nick Tricarico, Katirina Delviscio, and Kasra Greiner, alongside Red Line Service artist Dave Scott and SMASH Co-Executive Director Adrian Madriz, share their reflections on the human right to housing.

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Human Rights Clinic alumni Nick Tricarico, Katirina Delviscio, and Kasra Greiner, alongside Red Line Service artist Dave Scott and SMASH Co-Executive Director Adrian Madriz, share their reflections… |...
Human Rights Clinic alumni Nick Tricarico, Katirina Delviscio, and Kasra Greiner, alongside Red Line Service artist Dave Scott and SMASH Co-Executive Director Adrian Madriz, share their reflections on...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Human Rights Clinic Director, Professor Caroline Bettinger-Lopez, will be speaking at the University of Cologne (Germany) on Tuesday, June 17th, 12:00 PM (ET). Join us via Zoom for her presentation, "Domestic Violence as a Human Rights Violation - A view from the United States and Beyond".
June 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Professor Caroline Bettinger-López co-chaired a significant webinar hosted by the American Society of International Law. This inaugural event aimed to foster dialogue on achieving #GenderJustice within #InternationalLaw and institutions. #MiamiLaw
Professor Caroline Bettinger-López co-chairs ASIL webinar on advancing gender justice
The online event gathered experts on gender justice and international law to take stock of how the Biden-Harris administration has approached gender justice.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Miami Law continues to lead in clinical education and human rights advocacy, as shown by the recent recognition of the Human Rights Clinic's House & Homelessness team, which was honored with the CLEA Outstanding Team Award for its tireless advocacy on housing rights and social justice.
June 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM