The Nordic Journal of Human Rights (NJHR) invites submissions of papers presenting innovative scholarship analysing the multiple challenges facing the international human rights project amid shifting global power relations in contemporary world politics.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention of Human Rights, the Nordic Journal of Human Rights presents a collection featuring the journal's recent contributions to research on such a fundamental human right instrument.
For almost two decades, the NCHR has invited participants worldwide to attend the Intensive Course in Human Rights. This year we held the course twice, giving attendees from a variety of countries and professions the opportunity to learn, network, and exchange experiences.
Professor Gentian Zyberi, Head of Department at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, has been elected as chair of the Scientific Committee of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (fra.europa.eu) for the period September 2025 - September 2026. He was elected unanimously by his Committee colleagues on 5 September 2025.
We were recently joined in conversation by Ms. Mary Lawlor, the current UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. The unique opportunity for engagement drew high interest from scholars and practitioners alike, eager to learn from Ms. Lawlor’s extensive experience and nuanced insights.
Two NCHR students were recently nominated for the Law faculty's annual prize for best masters' thesis focused on equality, inclusion and/or diversity. They join several past NCHR students who have been nominated for, or won, the same prize.
The NCHR hosted an international conference that brought together legal scholars, practitioners and policymakers to critically examine the domestic impact of global and regional human rights law. The conference in April engaged with a core question that continues to challenge the human rights community: Do human rights treaties and mechanisms - whether created in Geneva, Strasbourg, Arusha, San José or elsewhere - truly influence domestic legal and political landscapes?
Growth, perseverance and solidarity: Celebrating the graduating class of the Theory and Practice of Human Rights master programme
The NCHR is excited to welcome two new employees this semester: Katarina Lavrinenko Friis-Olsen and Eivind Lohndal are joining the International Department and the Centre administration, respectively. We look forward to working with them both!
Last week, the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights arranged its 2025 Alumni event, where several alumni shared their experiences in the human rights field. This allowed current and previous students to form networks and learn from each other's insights – building stronger foundations for their professional career.
The Nordic Journal of Human Rights (NJHR) is proud to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue planned for publication in the spring of 2026, on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in human rights research. Submit your abstracts now!
