ISHR’s Elections and Human Rights Discussion Series

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Each individual has the right to participate in the conduct of public affairs, including through free and fair elections by universal and equal suffrage. Moreover, elections are an essential means through which we can support representatives who are committed to defending and promoting laws and policies that are respectful of human rights. Through this series that addresses both research and advocacy, we will explore various ways in which elections can be a powerful tool for change and tactics for addressing efforts to restrict and manipulate electoral processes.

The first event of the series, Youth Engagement and Influence, took place on September 21st. Click here to read more about the panel and here to view a recording of the event.

The panel Ensuring an Equal Right to Vote, took place on September 30th. Click here to view a recording of the event. 

The panel Voting Rights and Incarceration, took place on October 6th. Click here to view a recording of the event. 

The panel on Indigenous Rights and Elections took place on October 14th. Click here to view a recording of the event.

Finally, the panel on Human Rights Classrooms and Elections: Teaching the Day After took place on October 16. Click here to view a recording of the event.