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International Joint Ph.D Programme "Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance"

The Call for Applications for the 42nd Cycle of the Joint International PhD Programme (A.Y. 2026/27) is closed
What's new in Human Rights Doctoral Research. A Collection of critical literature reviews (Vol. VIII)
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Volume VIII, 2026

What's new in Human Rights Doctoral Research - A Collection of critical literature reviews

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Call for applications

The Call for Applications for additional places to the 42nd Cycle of the Joint International PhD Programme in Human Rights, Society and Multilevel Governance (A.Y. 2026/27) is now open. Application deadline: 26 August 2026, 1 pm (CEST).
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Future(s) Club meeting #5: Screening of Suffragette, Human Rights Center, University of Padova, 16 July 2026

As part of the FUTURE(s) Club initiative organized by students of the Human Rights, Society and Multi-level Governance PhD Programme at the , the movie “Suffragette” will be screened on...
What’s new in human rights doctoral research - Vol. VIII, 2026
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New publication: “What’s new in human rights doctoral research” Vol. VIII - A collection of critical literature reviews

Vol. VIII of the collection of critical literature reviews “What’s new in human rights doctoral research” is officially out . This book (open access) collects nine state-of-the-art analyses prepared by...
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Future(s) Club meeting #4: Screening of Earth Protectors, Human Rights Center, University of Padova, 8 July 2026

As part of the FUTURE(s) Club initiative organized by students of the Human Rights, Society and Multi-level Governance PhD Programme at the , the movie “Earth Protectors” will be screened...
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Rethinking Safari: Community, Culture, and Sustainable Tourism in the Maasai Mara

During our Winter School visit to the Maasai Mara as part of the PhD Programme in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance, we witnessed how Maasai-led conservancies protect culture and...
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PhD candidates and alumni in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance, University of Padova: solidarity with the people of Iran

PhD candidates and alumni in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance of the University of Padova express their profound concern regarding the ongoing situation in Iran and the escalating risks...
Listening Beyond Words: The Quiet Strength of Young Ukrainians Fleeing War
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Listening Beyond Words: The Quiet Strength of Young Ukrainians Fleeing War

A journey through the voices of young Ukrainian refugees in Central Europe: identity, creativity and resilience in a project that transforms listening into a tool for real change.
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The Persecution of Raja Eghbaria: A Case Study of Systemic Repression Against Palestinians in Israel

IntroductionAlthough Raja Eghbaria’s story may appear as an individual case of persecution, it powerfully testifies to systemic practices endured by thousands of Palestinians. Administrative detention and politically motivated court proceedings...
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Environmental recovery of Ukraine: Assessing damages and forming solutions - part II

Proposals of the projects on environmental recovery for Ukraine’s civil society.
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What happens when students unite for justice: The pulse of Serbian protests

The tragedy that shook Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, when the canopy of the recently renovated railway station collapsed, killing 15 people and seriously injuring two, became the spark...

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PhD Programme "Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance": Lamia Yasin has successfully defended her doctoral thesis, 6 March 2026

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