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

Upcoming Events

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Oct07

Seminars Islam and Citizenship in Indonesia: Nahdlatul Ulama and the Quest for an Inclusive Public Ethic

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

A seminar with Professor Robert Hefner on Islam and citizenship in Indonesia

Oct10

Lectures & Panels International Actors and Rule of Law Reform in the Global South: Lessons from Ethiopia

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Oct17

40th Anniversary of the Human Rights Program

12:15 pm - 6:30 pm

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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