Kathryn Sikkink

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U of M political science Regents Professor Kathryn Sikkink and her students research human rights, transitional justice, and the role of nongovernmental organizations. Some scholars believe that the threat of persecution can undermine human rights by entrenching repressive governments and keeping insurgents away from peace talks. Sikkink's research suggests the opposite - that human rights trials actually lead to fewer human rights violations in the long run. Her current research focuses on the influence of international law on domestic politics, especially in the areas of human rights, transnational social movements and networks, and the role of ideas and norms in international relations and foreign policy. In addition, Sikkink is currently researching the international human rights idea and the evolution and effectiveness of human rights policies, especially in Latin America. Listen to Sikkink and you'll understand why it's so important to stand up and be heard.

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Tracking the human rights trail
Kathryn Sikkink's work tracking and explaining how new norms form for human rights have made her a world-renowned scholar of comparative politics and international relations.

Human Rights program at the U
The Human Rights Program coordinates the impressive interdisciplinary research and program activities on human rights at the University and prepares students to be effective policy-makers and advocates of international human rights.

Political Science research spotlight
Kathryn Sikkink talks about her current research, which focuses on the dramatic increase in international, foreign, and domestic human rights trials in the world.

Distinguished Teaching Award profile
Profile of Professor Sikkink as an educator and mentor.