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WCCHR Movie Night

June 2, 2025 - 6:00pm

Join WCCHR and the South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) for a movie night in the Student Hearth! We will be watching "Dunki" - a 2023 Bollywood movie that follows the journey of a group of friends who attempt to immigrate from Punjab to the UK via “donkey flight.”

WCCHR May Pods: Anatomy of an Affidavit

May 8, 2025 - 6:00pm

WCCHR Pods is a monthly discussion group discussing cases. WCCHR Pods session has ~5 clinician evaluators with ~10-15 students to learn about human rights advocacy, build skills for conducting forensic medical evaluations, and foster mentorship and community. We meet on the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm throughout the year. Please email wcchr@med.cornell.edu if you would like to be added to the listserv.

Our May 8th session is titled "Anatomy of an Affidavit" and will be led by Dr. Kalman! Join us in LC 209/210 for some snacks and discussion.

WCCHR GBM

April 9, 2025 - 6:30pm

Our monthly WCCHR GBM

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WCCHR April Pods

April 3, 2025 - 6:00pm

WCCHR Pods is a monthly discussion group discussing cases. WCCHR Pods session has ~5 clinician evaluators with ~10-15 students to learn about human rights advocacy, build skills for conducting forensic medical evaluations, and foster mentorship and community. We meet on the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm throughout the year. Please email wcchr@med.cornell.edu if you would like to be added to the listserv.

Our April 3rd session will be a psych case led by Dr. Jaywant! Join us in LC 209/210 for some snacks and discussion.

WCCHR April Speaker Series

April 1, 2025 - 6:00pm

Join us for a vital conversation with Dr. Yinka, a leading voice on justice for women affected by violence, war, and forced migration. Drawing on decades of clinical experience with the Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture, fieldwork with Physicians for Human Rights, and research in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and among West African immigrants in the U.S., Dr. Yinka will offer deep insight into the reproductive justice challenges faced by asylum-seeking women. Don’t miss this chance to learn from her expertise and engage in meaningful dialogue on care, advocacy, and action.

This event will take place on campus on Tuesday, April 1 from 6-7 PM. Food will also be provided. Please RSVP here so we may get a headcount for catering! Exact location details will be sent closer to the event date. 

 Dr Yinka Talk

WCCHR Events

WCCHR Pods

WCCHR Pods is a monthly discussion group discussing cases. WCCHR Pods session has ~5 clinician evaluators with ~10-15 students to learn about human rights advocacy, build skills for conducting forensic medical evaluations, and foster mentorship and community. We meet on the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm throughout the year. Please email wcchr@med.cornell.edu if you would like to be added to the listserv.

WCCHR Speaker Series

WCCHR Speaker Series are our monthly speaker events. In the past, we have invited speakers to discuss ethics in human rights and reproductive justice. 

WCCHR Training

We hold Spring and Fall training sessions, once a semester, to train new evaluators and student volunteers. 

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