International Human Rights Law Institute
President: Alberto Coll
Executive Director: Daniel Rothenberg

Telephone: 312/362-5919
Fax: 312/362-5923
Email: ihrli@depaul.edu
Web site: International Human Rights Law Institute


The International Human Rights Law Institute, established in 1990 by the College of Law, is dedicated to safeguarding fundamental rights through international law. By enhancing public and professional awareness of international human rights law, the Institute endeavors to strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Institute activities include: teaching and field internships for law students; academic research, lectures and conferences; training programs for foreign jurists; technical assistance to the U.N. and other international and regional bodies; field missions; public and professional education; advocacy of certain themes; and occasional participation before international or foreign tribunals. The Institute is distinctive among major human rights organizations in two respects. First, it combines academic and practical approaches, striving for high standards of academic rigor in pursuit of effective action toward real change. Second, its scope of concerns encompasses the entire range of human rights recognized by international law.