Sérgio Vieira de Mello Chair at FMP
A partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for teaching, research and outreach on human mobility and refuge.
What the Chair is
The Chair was created by UNHCR to connect Brazilian universities committed to human mobility, refuge and human rights.
Through three pillars - teaching, research and outreach - the institutions develop initiatives to support people affected by forced displacement and to build knowledge that shapes public policies and social practices.
At FMP, we believe the Law transcends the classroom. Joining the Sérgio Vieira de Mello Chair marks our commitment to the protection and inclusion of refugees, migrants and stateless persons, through cutting-edge teaching, relevant research and transformative outreach. The Chair (CSVM) is coordinated by Professor Dr. Joseane Mariéle Schuck.
Why the Chair matters
Strengthening the social and humanistic component of legal education.
Bringing transnational and contemporary dimensions of human mobility into the academic curriculum.
Engaging the academic community (professors, researchers and students) in high-impact projects.
Contributing to real change in the lives of refugees and migrants.
Training public officials and civil servants on the subject.
Holding assistance drives for the migrant and refugee community.
Areas of Work
Teaching
Courses, workshops and training programs on refuge, migration and human rights.
Who you will learn with
The Chair engages with and encompasses the Outreach, Teaching and Research Project: Brazilian Observatory of Migration and Refuge (OBMITrs), also scientifically coordinated by Professor Dr. Joseane Mariéle Schuck, a reference in human rights and international mobility.
The team is made up of researchers at different stages of training - master's, graduate, undergraduate students and FMP alumnae - as well as members of other higher education institutions.
A cooperation network
As part of the national Sérgio Vieira de Mello Chair network, we work in partnership with UNHCR, public bodies and civil society organizations. This collaboration expands our reach and impact.
Join us
Students, professors and researchers can take part in the Chair's activities. If you are interested, contact us by e-mail: prof_joseane@fmp.com.br