Events

Past Events

Is Liberalism Making the World Less Fair? Three Authors Discuss Their Recent Books on Investor vs. Human Rights in the Global Economy
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

Liberal legal systems can make economic life predictable, but have a spottier track record protecting the interests of those who lack economic power. Heading into the 2020 political cycle, what role do (or could) US institutions play in aggravating or lessening economic liberalism’s downsides?

Human Rights Under Democratic Pressure
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

Repression of, or restrictions on, human rights organizations has been mostly documented in authoritarian/semi-authoritarian regimes.

Supporting Independent Human Rights Institutions to Advance Accountability for Children’s Rights: A Global Webinar Series
February 13, 2019: 8am-9:30am
 
Independent Human Rights Institutions (IHRIs) play a critical role in the promotion and protection of children’s rights. This Global Webinar Series seeks to further collaboration with and support to IHRIs in their work with and for children.
 
New Americans in New York City: A Conversation with Sayu Bhojwani
February 13, 6 PM - 7 PM

The event is open to undergraduates only and requires registration. Register here. 

Navigating Human Rights Critiques: Lessons from South Africa - A Discussion with Jackie Dugard and Benjamin Hoffman
Thursday, February 7, 2019 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

Human rights advocates have at times been critiqued for discounting or even undermining rights-holders’ efforts to promote change, constructing rights-holders as merely “victims” and adopting a “savior” mentality.

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