About CORD

The Center on Rights Development was established in 1988 as part of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. The Center promotes universal recognition of human rights in all societies by undertaking research on human rights violations, establishing links with academic and legal monitoring centers around the world and conducting outreach to local and national organizations engaged in human rights activism and education. The Center sponsors several events and activities including speakers, films, an annual symposium and other human rights activities.

Themes or the 2008-2009 Academic Year:

Fall Quarter: Rebuilding Rights at the Border

Winter Quarter:Establishing Minority Rights in Latin America

Spring Quarter: Constructing Justice in the Americas