2024 events
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York Human Rights City Network - Draft findings for 2024 Indicator Report
The York Human Rights City Network will present the provisional findings of our ninth annual Human Rights Indicator Report at an online public event.
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Protecting Disability Rights in York - Between Law, Research and Activism
Join us for a roundtable that illustrates that universal human rights begin in 'small places close to home.'
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The Power of Rap in Promoting Social Justice as told by a Nigerian Musician
Nigerian music activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, will show how his work has impacted the political consciousness of Nigerians and promoted social justice in his community.
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The quotidian gatekeepers of democratisation: security force behaviour inresistance activity
In our October York Human Rights Workshop, we'll be joined by Chris Dworschak from the Centre for Conflict and Security in our Department of Politics and International Relations.
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If Lived Experience Could Speak: A Method for Repairing Epistemic Violence in Law & The Legal Academy
On Friday 27 September, the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) will host Professor Rachel López, who will present her latest paper, If Lived Experience Could Speak: A Method for Repairing Epistemic Violence in Law & The Legal Academy.
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UNESCO Chair: Launch of University Guidelines on the Temporary Relocation of Human Rights Defenders
At this event, the UNESCO Chair will launch new guidelines on the temporary relocation of human rights defenders within universities.
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Human rights litigation and advocacy in India – a lawyer’s perspective
This talk from Indian lawyer, Mohammad Aman Khan, will address the lack of legal capacity within communities most affected by hate crimes and targeted violence, both of which are currently on rise in India.
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Contributions of Women Human Rights Defenders to Myanmar’s Pro-Democracy Struggles
This talk explores the vital role of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Myanmar's ongoing struggle against the military coup and systemic discrimination.
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All-day colloquium: responses to past injustice
Join us for this all-day colloquium: responses to past injustice.
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Militant, progressive, nationalist: Unionism in academia in the Philippines
Join us for the first of our 'Learning from Human Rights Defenders' summer talks to discuss the principles of the All UP Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU) as a militant, progressive, and nationalist union.
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Public Launch: Beyond Compliance Consortium's research on Building Evidence on Promoting Restraint by Armed Actors
We invite you to a presentation of the Beyond Compliance Consortium's research programme, followed by a fireside chat with Consortium members.
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Human rights career event and Sam Pegram Award ceremony
Join us for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to human rights careers and the memory of Sam Pegram, an exceptional alumnus of the LLM programme in International Human Rights Law and Practice.
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Debates on children's rights, sexuality and responses to abuse: feministmovements in the north of England since the 1970s
In our May York Human Rights Workshop, we'll be joined by Victoria Hoyle.
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Knowledge and uncivil disobedience
In our April Human Rights Workshop, we'll be joined by Himani Bhakuni, and Lucas Miotto.
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A unique approach to tackling the challenges facing women and their communities in the northwest of Pakistan
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from staff of Khwendo Kor during a rare visit to the UK.
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Collaborative research on sex work and human rights with sex workers
In our March York Human Rights Workshop, we'll be joined by Mary Laing and Laura Graham to discuss a new research proposal on collaborative research on sex work and human rights with sex workers
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Impact or no impact: The International Criminal Court’s intervention in Kenya
Investigative journalist Robert Wanjala, who reported on ICC proceedings both in Kenya and The Hague, shares his experiences in a politically charged environment.
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Inspirational Women on the Frontline
In this talk, we'll be joined by three inspirational women who will share their different causes for joining the fight for human rights.
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The fragility of civic Space in South Sudan in the year of its first elections since independence
In this talk, our speaker, Ador Akoy, will present the current context in South Sudan and share the work that is being done to claim back civic space in the country.