New FSU Major in Human Rights & Social Justice
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Welcome to CAHR
The Center for the Advancement of Human Rights (CAHR) is the university center where FSU helps advance the modern human rights movement!
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A Unique Place
The Center for the Advancement of Human Rights (CAHR) is a place where FSU students get hands-on experience in the human rights field.
Champions of Change - FSU on Combatting Human Trafficking
CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
- 425 West Jefferson Street
- Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- 850-644-4550
Advocacy
CAHR has represented hundreds of human rights clients seeking immigration relief.
Research
CAHR has been involved in leading research in the Anti-Trafficking field since 2002.
A short film honoring the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights' 15-year anniversary and the vision of its founders, Sandy D'Alemberte and Bob Kerrigan.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT
29
Film Night: A Journey of Justice, Resilience & Human Rights
Join us for Film Night featuring Soft Vengeance, the powerful story of Albie Sachs and South Africa's journey to justice. Stay for a Q&A and enjoy light refreshments.
OCT
15
2025 Fall Human Rights Faculty Seminar (Selected Faculty Only)
The 2025 Fall Human Rights Faculty Seminar brings together selected faculty for a focused discussion on the human rights themes in the work of James Percival Everett. This closed seminar explores how literature can illuminate issues of justice, identity, and power.
SEP
19
Challenges Today Serving Foreign-born Survivors of Human Trafficking
Join us for a virtual webinar that will explore challenges and opportunities the community face today when serving foreign-born survivors of human trafficking.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
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"I am an honors student at Florida State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminology with minors in Political Science and Political Philosophy. I am highly determined to attend law school in the fall of 2024 to further my legal education."
Danielle Maresca
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"I graduated from FSU with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a double major in Women’s Studies. She worked at the Center for the past two semesters. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Maryland Carey School of Law."
Danielle Basdekis
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"It was wonderful being a part of the CAHR immigration project. I got to learn different dimensions of human rights and gain experience in the field. Thank you so much for the support throughout. Students at FSU get to learn the life and violations faced by people around the world. It was a great learning experience."
Julia Stephen
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"Working at the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights has been an enriching experience. It has given me the opportunity to learn from the hard work and dedication of the Director, Coonan, and Project Manager, Vania Aguilar, who tirelessly work to protect the human rights of vulnerable populations."
Stephanie Solis
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