The cooperation between Birzeit Universtiy and the University of Windsor dates back to 2004. Cooperation started in the field of Human Rights with The Institute of Law. The Initiative on Judicial Independence and Human Dignity was established and lasted until 2012. In light of uccessful cooperation the Windsor Birzeit Dignity Initiative, currently hosted at Muwatin was established. Cooperation betweent the two insttiutions comprises teaching, research and community outreach.