Externship Programme
In 2021, CHR launched an annual externship programme with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan. Dr Amna Nazir led on the development of this unique programme and serves as the CHR Externship Director. LUMS students are given the opportunity to work alongside CHR members on various research projects during semester two.
Staff Lead
Background:
In conjunction with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan, the BCU Centre for Human Rights launched an externship programme with LUMS Law School which proved to be a promising and new initiative for both parties. Dr Amna Nazir led on the development of this unique programme and serves as the CHR Externship Director.
After a very competitive selection and recruitment round, the first group of externs joined the Centre for Human Rights in 2021 and commenced their work in Semester Two of the academic year. The students thoroughly enjoyed their time working under the supervision of Dr Nazir and were particularly pleased to note their research assistance being incorporated into submissions to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The externs worked on safeguarding children’s rights in Ghana and also presented a research seminar to BCU Law staff and students with their findings. Their research assistance also contributed to the UPR Project at BCU’s stakeholder report for Ghana. View the report.
Momina Khurshid, LUMS extern, said:
“This externship has been one of the most interesting research projects I have participated in. It was highly motivating to know that my work had the potential to impact actual governmental policy. As someone interested in international law, this externship not only strengthened my interest in the field but also encouraged my faith in its ability to improve human rights globally.”
Due to the success of the externship, BCU CHR and LUMS agreed to continue the programme on an annual basis with further projects led by various CHR staff and LUMS students expected.
A full list of our externs:
- Momina Khurshid (2021/22)
- Maria Shoaib Khan (2021/22)
- Bilquees Bano Vardag (2021/22)
- Haanya Channa (2022/23)
- Rohma Fatima Qayyum (2022/23
- Minahil Tariq (2022/23)
- Sakina Zulfiqar Ali (2023/24)
- Faqiha Amjad (2023/24)
- Zainab Ashraf (2023/24)
- Ammar Junaid (2023/24)
- Saffa Mustafa (2023/24)
- Haniya Rehman (2023/24)
- Musa Saeed (2023/24)