Applications are open for the Global Minority Rights Summer School 2026, an intensive international training program focused on Self-determination and Minority Rights. The program will take place from 5–10 July 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

The summer school is jointly organized by the Tom Lantos Institute, Ludovika University of Public Service, Human Rights Consortium (University of London), and the Unrepresented Nations & Peoples Organization (UNPO). It brings together participants from around the world to explore contemporary debates and practical challenges related to minority rights, self-determination, and international law.

About the Program

The Global Minority Rights Summer School is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of self-determination and its implications for minority communities. The program combines lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and participant-led presentations.

Participants will learn about:

• International legal frameworks on minority rights

• Political, cultural, and economic dimensions of self-determination

• Minority mobilization strategies and peace-building approaches

• Emerging debates such as digital self-determination and decolonial perspectives

• Real-world case studies from different regions

Leading international experts, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders will serve as lecturers and speakers.

Program Outcomes

Participants will gain:

• In-depth knowledge of minority rights frameworks

• Practical insights into self-determination strategies

• Opportunities to present research or advocacy case studies

• Networking with global experts and peers

• Skills useful for careers in academia, policy, human rights, and civil society

The summer school will be held in person at Ludovika University of Public Service, Budapest. Accommodation and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided on campus.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 15 February 2026.