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After Harvard Kennedy School Fellowship Rejection and Reversal, Ken Roth to Speak at IOP Forum | News | The Harvard Crimson
Executive Director of HKS’ Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Steps Down | News | The Harvard Crimson
The dean of the Harvard Kennedy School reversed his decision to deny a fellowship to Kenneth Roth, the former director of Human Rights Watch, on the grounds that Roth’s criticism of the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians was “biased.”
Former Human Rights Watch director said the Kennedy School rejected him over his criticism of Israel. The dean reversed course Thursday.
Although Harvard has reversed its block against the appointment of the former head of Human Rights Watch, concerns over donor influence remain.