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International Law and Human Rights Unit

The International Law and Human Rights Unit (ILHRU) provides a hub for researchers in the broad areas of international law and human rights.

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About ILHRU

Read an introduction to the unit and get in touch.

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Members

Discover more about our researchers and their interests.

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Events

Find out more about our future events, workshops, and conferences and how you can contribute.

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Publications

Learn more about our internationally recognised research output.

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ILHRU Guest Speaker Series

View events and lecture recordings from our invited guest speakers on current topics.

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Judge in Residence

Each year an international court judge is invited to deliver a lecture and support our research. Find out more.

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Visiting Fellows

View profiles of our 2019/20 visiting fellows, Chryssa Mela and Dr Alex Schwartz.

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Liverpool Summer School

We're accepting applications for ILHRU's first Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe this July 2023.

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Get Involved

Contact us about Postgraduate Research opportunities, internships, and fellowships.