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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Flyer for the Human Rights Program 40th Anniversary Symposium on October 17, 2024.

Oct17

40th Anniversary of the Human Rights Program

12:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Join our Program Faculty Director and Executive Director as part of the 40th Anniversary Symposium of the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School.

Oct28

Book Talks The Gates of Gaza: Critical Voices from Israel on October 7 and the War with Hamas

12:15 pm - 1:15 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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