Human RightS Initiative


The Human RightS Initiative (HRSI) is an awareness raising and capacity building organization based at Central European University (CEU). It was founded in 1999 by the students of the CEU Legal Studies Human Rights Program. Since then it has grown into an internationally-recognized human rights organization, focusing on youth involvement, education and active student participation. HRSI's mission is to promote social engagement through awareness raising and capacity building. Our main target groups are CEU students and alumni, local and regional students, NGO staff and activists as well as local and regional NGOs.

HRSI works with local and regional human rights organizations, as well as international organizations such as the Council of Europe. HRSI is composed of a Coordinating Body and an Executive Board. HRSI's Coordinating Body consists of one staff member, who work in the HRSI Office.  Please stop by the HRSI Office and visit us anytime.

Find us at:

Location: QS A606, CEU Vienna Campus

Find all our events here

Don't forget to check CEU's privacy notice here.

Follow us on our social media platforms to receive updates about everything we do

facebook issuu instagram youtube

HRSI Mourns the Passing of Yehuda Elkana

September 24, 2012

The Human RightS Initiative (HRSI) has learned with regret of the passing of Professor Yehuda Elkana, CEU’s third President and Rector (1999—2009). We extend our sincere condolences to Professor Elkana’s family, friends and colleagues. Yehuda Elkana provided valuable support for HRSI throughout his tenure at CEU. Yehuda Elkana’s legacy for HRSI/CEU will never be forgotten and we will continue to work towards building open society through our social engagement and human rights awareness raising programs for CEU's diverse student body.

Earth Day Celebration at CEU

Decorative image

On April 22, 2011, Central European University held its largest Earth Day celebration in its 20-year history.

Thank You for Being Aware at the Halloween Party

November 8, 2010
Decorative image

November 1, 2010

 

HRSI Halloween Party:

The pictues are up!

 

Contribute with your thoughts. Why is access to information important?

September 29, 2010
Decorative image

September 29, 2010

 

CONTRIBUTE WITH YOUR THOUGHTS. WHY IS ACCESS TO INFORMATION IMPORTANT?

 

The Human RightS Initiative (HRSI) and the Center for Media and Communication Studies (CMCS) at CEU would like to thank you all for participating in the International Right to Know Day. During our activity organized in the CEU Octagon area on September 28, 2010, many of you added your thoughts to a list of quotations about why access to information is important.

 

HRSI's new Project Managers

August 30, 2010

HRSI's new Project Managers, Alex and Karina, officially join the HRSI Team this week! Alex and Karina graduated in June 2010 from Central European University. They both have an extensive history of invovlement with human rights, and are eager to join the HRSI Team.