Program on Law & Society in the Muslim World

Supporting rigorous cutting edge scholarship that addresses the complex relationships between law and society in Muslim majority and minority contexts around the world.

Latest News

August 27, 2024 Program Announcing the 2024 Neelan Tiruchelvam Memorial Fellow: Thyagi Ruwanpathirana

We are thrilled to welcome the inaugural Neelan Tiruchelvam Fellow, hosted jointly with the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School

June 12, 2024 Program Afrooz Maghzi Talks to Harvard Law Today about Human Rights Lawyering in Iran

June 10, 2024 Program Supporting International Advocacy to Advance the Legal Rights of Women

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Nov25

Lectures & Panels How Disability Inclusion Drives U.S. Foreign Policy: In Conversation with U.S. Department of State Special Advisor Sara Minkara

12:20 pm - 1:30 pm

As the senior diplomat for disability rights, Special Advisor Minkara leads the Department of State's strategy for incorporating disability rights throughout US foreign policy.

Visiting Fellowships

Our Visiting Fellowship Program provides opportunities for outstanding scholars and legal practitioners to undertake research, writing, and scholarly engagement on law and society in Muslim majority and minority contexts.

We welcome applications by established and upcoming scholars, as well as experienced and accomplished practicing lawyers who aim to draw upon their legal experience in their Fellowship projects. We seek applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, disciplines, academic traditions, and scholarly interests.

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