Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services
The Barer Institute was created by a gift from UW Regent and law school campaign
chair Stan Barer '63 and his wife, Alta. The Institute, which will involve an
interdisciplinary effort based in the law school, will focus on the
multidisciplinary role of law in promoting health, education, and economic
development.
News
Interim Director for UW School of Law Barer Institute
Tanya Karwaki has been chosen as the Interim Director of the Barer Institute at the UW School of Law.
How effective is foreign aid for promoting US interests?- KUOW
How effective is it for helping people abroad? Manisha Singh, director of the
Barer Institute, suggests that
its more effective than you may realize. Listen as Manisha joins KUOW "The
Conversation" host Ross Reynolds.(2/9/11)
Institute tackles legal obstacles to providing aid in humanitarian crises, hires new director - UWeek
The Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services brings in the lawyers to sort through the complex laws that create roadblocks to providing help for emerging democracies and developing nations.
(2/18/2010)
Director Hired for UW School of Law Barer Institute
Manisha Singh, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs with the U.S. State Department, has been hired as the first Executive Director of the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services at the UW School of Law. (2/1/2010)
Barers pledge $4 million to UW School of Law
The University of Washington School of Law has received a $4 million pledge from UW Regent Stanley Barer '63 and his wife, Alta, to create the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.