MSID—Human Rights in Senegal
Program Overview
Study human rights in Senegal. The country's melting pot culture makes it the perfect location to analyze and learn about human rights issues and the development of human rights policies. Participate in a 6-week internship or research project, working directly with the Senegalese people to further immerse yourself in the country's rich history. Senegal is home to more than 18 million people from diverse backgrounds. These include ethnic groups, cosmopolitan peoples, and immigrants with a wide array of languages spoken and religious beliefs. In this program, you will be based in Dakar, the capital city, where you can observe this multicultural diversity daily. Study in the classroom and on field excursions to learn more about how human rights policies are legislated at both the policy and grassroots levels.
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- Fall
- Spring
- African Studies
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Foreign Language
- Geology
- Government
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Political Science & Politics
- Pre-Law
- Public Management
- Refugee Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- American
Updated Dec 12, 2025
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Locations
- Dakar, Senegal
Fields & Subjects
- African Studies
- Conflict Studies
- Geology
- Humanities
- International Relations
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Political Science & Politics
- Pre-Law
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Culture
- Refugee Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Foreign Language
- Government
- Public Management
- Social Policy
- Human Rights Advocacy
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Terms Available: Fall, Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Language: French
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
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