Bard Human Rights Project’s Anthony Lester Fellowships Featured on WHPC’s “Law You Should Know” Radio Show

Host Ken Landau talks with barrister Maya Lester, sister of Gideon Lester, Bard Fisher Center artistic director and senior curator at the Center for Human Rights and the Arts at Bard, about the work of their late father, human rights lawyer Anthony Lester, and the fellowship that’s being offered in his name through the Human Rights Project at Bard College. The Lester Fellowships support lawyers and law students early in their careers to undertake a project of their choosing anywhere in the world that helps affect positive, practical change in relation to the rule of law and human rights, inspired by Lester’s experience. Two fellowships of $25,000 are being offered in its first year. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2024. “My personal hope is that if there is a great uptake and need for this kind of opportunity, and people are inspired by it, then we may be able to reach out and offer more fellowships and more opportunities in further years. We’d be really grateful for anyone who feels they can spread the word about this opportunity to any institutions or individuals who might be interested worldwide,” says Lester.

Learn more and apply for the Lester Fellowships here.
 

Post Date: 03-08-2024