@kchadclay
Human Rights Person (@humanrightsperson.bsky.social). Co-Founder, HRMI (@rightstracker.bsky.social). Center Director & Associate Professor. Music Enthusiast. Views are my own and are not endorsed by my employer; reposts & likes are not endorsements. He/Him
Meet Adrianna Good, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research interests include refugee and immigrant rights and self representation in immigration courts.
Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
On February 20, several Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) students presented their research at the SouthEastern Rights Network Spring Conference at Georgia State University.
View the full program and learn more about the SouthEastern Rights Network at www.southeasternrightsnet.org.
Introducing the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! These students will participate in GLOBIS human rights research projects while taking advanced human rights and research design classes, ultimately conducting their own independent research related to human rights.
Study away with GLOBIS in Ireland this Summer!
Spots are EXTREMELY LIMITED and acceptances are rolling, so apply today! Learn more and submit your application at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....
Tl;dr: Autocracies respond more favorably to criticism from expert committees within the UN system than from fellow states. So “naming and shaming” can work; but it matters who it’s coming from and when.
📑 Happy to share my latest research into autocratic states’ engagement with the international human rights regime.
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Han was a giant in the field, but he was always incredibly humble. When I met him, I mentioned that he had written the first quantitative analysis of human rights abuse, helping establish the field. He shrugged it off as "a thing I did a long time ago," which he couldn't believe I'd read. (1/2)
Thus, it's been a real honor to follow in Han's footsteps as the Director of GLOBIS. GLOBIS' mission remains the same as when Han gave the Center its name: furthering our understanding of peace and human rights, in the hope that someday both are enjoyed by all. (2/2)
Han was a giant in the field, but he was always incredibly humble. When I met him, I mentioned that he had written the first quantitative analysis of human rights abuse, helping establish the field. He shrugged it off as "a thing I did a long time ago," which he couldn't believe I'd read. (1/2)
There are news reports that Hegseth personally issued orders to “kill everybody” on a boat accused of drug trafficking
A group of former JAGs explains that "both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
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💰 Our new groundbreaking research reveals over $500 million of KiwiSaver & other retail investments have been lent to governments on “high alert” for human rights violations.
Most investors have no idea — but our savings are helping fund state activities in countries with poor human rights records.
❗💰Did you see today's #KiwiSaver news? Half a billion dollars of our retirement savings are being lent to governments with the very worst human rights records.
👉🏽Here's a good article on the research from @interestnz.nzcow.com : www.interest.co.nz/bonds/136006...
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💰 Our new research finds over $500 million of KiwiSaver and other retail investments are lent to governments on “high alert” for human rights violations. This hidden corner of ethical investing — sovereign bonds — has flown under the radar. It’s time to change that. See more in comments below👇🏽
A sticker that says "I'm a Georgia Voter" on top of a peach, with "I SECURED MY VOTE!" written in bold below it.
Vote!
There’s still time to apply to the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab!
Applications are due THIS SUNDAY October 19 at 11:59pm. Find the application and more information at spia.uga.edu/departments-....
1 MONTH until the priority deadline to apply to GLOBIS summer study away programs!
By applying before the priority deadline of November 1, you guarantee a full review of your application. Considering studying away? Learn more about GLOBIS programs and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....
Scatterplot of the geopolitical risk index and trade policy uncertainty index, where higher values indicate greater instability. 2025 stands out for extreme trade policy uncertainty and very high levels of geopolitical risk, approaching/surpassing that during the breakup of the Soviet Union and the aftermath of 9/11.
Putting numbers to vibes. The confluence of these levels of global geopolitical risk and global trade policy uncertainty hasn't been seen in at least 40 years (as far back as both series go).
I’ve seen a lot of trans folks get outraged at Kamala Harris over this news article
A brief thread on why I would really suggest *reading* the outrage bait posted about our community by major media platforms before hitting “post” on social media
Here we go… 🧵
It’s SPIA Giving Day!
By donating to GLOBIS, you support opportunities for SPIA students to study away, gain experiential learning credit, and conduct human rights research. Donate to the GLOBIS fund today at give.uga.edu/funders/spia....
Conduct research in Athens and beyond with GLOBIS!
All students taking part in GLOBIS research opportunities are eligible to apply for a $1,000 research grant through the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO). Find more information at spia.uga.edu/departments-....
Applications are NOW OPEN for UGA GLOBIS study away programs!
Explore your opportunities to live, learn, and research away with GLOBIS! Learn more and apply today at globis.uga.edu.
Apply before November 1 to guarantee a full review of your application.
I think I messed up entering the ALT text, so for reference, the GIF is Brennan Lee Mulligan in character as George RR Martin on Make Some Noise explaining why we'll never get The Winds of Winter: "I don't know, have you ever tried to write? It's the saddest, hardest, worst thing in the world."
I'm on research leave from teaching this semester (still have admin duties for GLOBIS), and it's great. I'm really getting a lot done. At the same time, @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social (as GRRM) wasn't completely wrong about this.
Thank you!
I was very honored to receive the Hendrix College Humanitarian Award back in April. Several people asked for the text from my speech, and I've finally posted it. TLDR: While it feels like the world is pushing the other direction, those who care about human rights still have the tools to push back.
This is one of the first things I'm posting under my new "Human Rights Person" project. I'm slowly rolling this out, but there's a lot more coming in the next few months. So, if you're interested, please follow and subscribe. humanrightsperson.com
I was very honored to receive the Hendrix College Humanitarian Award back in April. Several people asked for the text from my speech, and I've finally posted it. TLDR: While it feels like the world is pushing the other direction, those who care about human rights still have the tools to push back.
When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
The application for the Spring 2026 cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab is NOW OPEN!
The GHRRL is a selective program for students interested in getting hands-on experience with human rights research.
Apply to the GHRRL by October 19 at spia.uga.edu/departments-....
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