NEIU GHRAD

02/23/2026

The 12th Annual GHRAD Conference brings together scholars, students and community leaders for critical conversations on genocide, human rights and global justice. Over three days, we’ll explore memory, resilience and the work of accountability through research, dialogue and creative engagement.

Free and open to all. Scan the QR code for the full schedule, speaker lineup and registration details.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, support research, testimony preservation, and community programs across Africa and the Diaspora.
Your contribution directly sustains GHRAD’s mission and the students who help advance genocide and human rights research at NEIU.

📍 How to Give:
Scan the QR code or visit neiu.edu/give and select “GHRAD” from the dropdown menu.

Every gift strengthens our work in justice, memory, and global understanding.
Thank you for supporting GHRAD.

01/29/2024

The countdown begins! We are getting closer to our 10th Annual Conference. Our Keynote Speaker this year will be Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, who works on the topic of genocide, with a specific focus on the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities around the world. She will be presenting on Thursday, March 7th at noon. Stay tuned for the full schedule of presentations.

We hope to see you there!

01/10/2024

The GHRAD research team returned from their trip to Burundi in which they collected over 300 hours of interviews from survivors of the 1972 genocide. Help us share these stories with the world by donating, sharing, and tagging others!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jjknh-bringing-burundi-stories-to-the-worldghrad-2023?utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp%2Bshare-sheet

01/09/2024

Save the date! The Center for Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) will host its 10th annual conference at NEIU from March 7 through March 9, 2024. While this three-day event will cover many issues relating to genocide, a special focus will center on the role of gender in Africa and the Diaspora.

02/13/2023

Only 10 days until the conference! The event is free and open to the public.

The event will host in person and virtual presentations from around the world. This means you can join us on the Northeastern Illinois University Campus or you can attend through Zoom. Pick the day/days you would like to attend and register through the links below:
https://tinyurl.com/GHRADFEB23

https://tinyurl.com/GHRADFEB24

Attention Educators! There will be virtual workshops on February 25th 10am - 1pm. To attend virtually, register here:

https://tinyurl.com/GHRADFEB25

02/04/2023

Join the 9th Annual Conference on Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora. This year’s keynote speaker will be UN USG Alice Nderitu. The conference will host many notable speakers and feature Honorable Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste, Dr. David Ragland, and Dr. Jermaine McCalpin. The conference will be held at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, February 23rd – 25th. This event is free and open to the public.

https://www.neiu.edu/academics/our-centers-and-programs/genocide-and-human-rights-research-africa-and-diaspora-ghrad-center

01/21/2023

Save the date!

Northeastern's Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center invites everyone to it's 9th annual conference on February 23rd - 25th. This year's theme is, "From Roots to Reparations to Trust Building". The conference will host two days of speaker presentations with workshops on the final day. The workshops will be especially valuable. They aim to share ways to convey the uncomfortable truths of human rights violations and genocide. The entire conference is free to the public. Be sure to follow the updates for this conference. We will share exciting updates soon. For now, save February 23 - 25th on your calendar!

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https://www.instagram.com/neiughrad/
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https://twitter.com/neiughrad
https://www.neiu.edu/academics/our-centers-and-programs/genocide-and-human-rights-research-africa-and-diaspora-ghrad-center

09/22/2022

View the keynote speech given by the director of the Center for Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora, Dr. Jeanine Ntihirageza on the 12th Annual Steve Biko Lecture on September 12!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QXvFOjvj-c

Building Bridges among the Wretched of the Earth was the theme at this year's 12th annual Steve Biko lecture at Nelson Mandela University. This lecture coinc...

09/19/2022

Join Northeastern Illinois University and the Chicago Public Library for “One Book, One Chicago: Processing Genocide and Its Trauma in the Graphic Novel: The Complete Maus” from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 in the Golden Eagles Room on the Main Campus and via Zoom.

This year’s One Book, One Chicago is Art Spiegelman’s "The Complete Maus: A Survivor’s Tale."

Join a lively discussion of this important work with faculty from NEIU’s Genocide and Human Rights Research in the African Diaspora Research Center, Jewish Studies program, and the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education.

Free and open to the public. If attending via Zoom, please sign up in advance. The Zoom link will be sent approximately 24 hours in advance:

Join CPL's partner Northeastern Illinois University for a panel discussion on processing genocide and its trauma in the graphic novel: a conversation on The Complete Maus featuring members of the NEIU Jewish Studies Program and the Genocide and Human Rights in the African Diaspora Research Center (G...