Apartheid provided a classic example of the systematic violation of human rights and ongoing social justice struggles serve as a backdrop for students to better understand human rights initiatives in South Africa. We therefore begin with an overview of apartheid, (it is important to know how the past still influences the present), the transition to democracy through a “negotiated” settlement, the Truth and Reconciliation Process, and an exploration of current politics on selected topics.This course provides an exploration of human rights in South Africa through a multidisciplinary lens, emphasizing historical, political, economic, racial and social dimensions. It incorporates guest lectures from a wide range of experts, various forms of media and case studies for students to critically engage with the complexities surrounding human rights in a post-apartheid society. This course also helps students process and critically reflect on their study abroad experiences as travelers studying human rights in urban contexts. Through writing, discussion with experts, and creative projects, students will connect personal travel experiences with broader human rights issues seen in the spaces and places they visit. Emphasis will be placed on travel journaling, storytelling, critical analysis, and civic engagement.