Human Rights and Justice Clinic (2023-2024)

During the 2023-2024 academic year, students were engaged in the following research projects:

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Human Rights & Social Justice

Capacity Building

Clinical Legal Education

Jun 2023

Human Rights and Justice Clinic (2023-2024)

During the 2023-2024 academic year, students were engaged in the following research projects:

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Exploring Challenges Faced by Women and Girls in the Context of Climate-Induced Displacement

This project focused on understanding the unique struggles faced by displaced women and girls due to climate change, including access to resources, security, and legal protections.

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Understanding the Anthropocene The Impact of Urbanization on Wildlife and the Environment in Punjab

Students researched the effects of rapid urbanization in Punjab on local wildlife and the broader environmental consequences, examining how urban development disrupts ecosystems.

Disenfranchisement and Its Implications on Voting Rights of Marginalized Groups

This research delved into the disenfranchisement of marginalized communities, including women, transgender persons, ethno-religious minorities, refugees, and stateless individuals, highlighting the barriers they face in exercising their right to vote and participate in democratic processes.

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