Srinagar, July 13 -- Continuing his trajectory of international recognition, Umar Masoodi, a young lawyer from Kashmir, has been selected for the Intensive Course in Human Rights hosted by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) at the University of Oslo.

The course, to be held in Oslo from September 1-5, 2025, is one of the most sought-after short-term global human rights training programs and received an unprecedented 4,758 applications this year. Masoodi is among the very few selected participants who will also receive a full stipend to attend.

Currently engaged as a Research Assistant at the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. His professional role, paired with his academic background and grassroots advocacy, positioned h...