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Institute for Human Rights College of Arts and Sciences

Zavoun Watts is a senior on track to graduate with a major in International Studies with a concentration in Asia and a minor in Political Science. His interests include history, music, and foreign policy; on the human rights front, he is particularly interested in issues regarding labor, immigration, digital privacy, and international law. Zavoun has a passion for human rights, politics, and public service with a steadfast belief in respecting human dignity and decency for all. He believes every person deserves equal and fair treatment while also emphasizing reparative justice and tackling big, systemic and institutional problems. He wants to be a positive force in the change coming to the global system and hopes to set out in solving the world's problems while placing the needs and interests of ordinary people at its center. He hopes to pursue a career in fields such as diplomacy, media, and/or community outreach and advocacy.