Human Rights Champion Sigrid Rausing to speak at University of York
Posted on 11 November 2010
Sigrid Rausing, graduate of the University of York, philanthropist, writer and champion of human rights will give a keynote address entitled 'American Torture: CIA theories of interrogation' at a major public event focusing on human rights.
The event will also include a panel discussion to consider the
possibility of positioning York as a ‘human rights city’ and is organised by
the University’s Centre for Applied Human Rights. The event takes place at the
Law and Management Building on Heslington East from 5.45pm on Friday 12
November.
The panel discussion will also explore issues such as: How is defending
human rights different in York and Nairobi? How can the human rights of
vulnerable groups be protected during an economic crisis? If human rights begin
at home, what does this mean for a university, a local authority, a funding
agency, or a religious denomination?
The panel of local experts will include representatives from York-based
development agency International Service, the faith community, the University
and the Joseph Rowntree Charitable trust.
Notes to editors:
- Sigrid Rausing is a writer, publisher, and founder
of the Sigrid Rausing Trust, which was set up to support the international
human rights movement (www.sigrid-rausing-trust.org).
- The Centre for Applied Human Rights was founded in 2007
with support from the Sigrid Rausing Trust.
It draws on the long history of study and engagement in the issues of
development, politics, and gender rights at the University. The Centre focuses on practical issues in
human rights and at its core is the fellowship scheme for human rights
defenders. This scheme enables activists
working in some of the most challenging countries in the world the opportunity
to come to York for a period of study, reflection and respite.
- Event
information
Defending Human Rights: Global and local perspectives
Friday 12 November 2010, 5.45- 7.15 pm
Location: Law and Management Building, Heslington East
Speakers: Sigrid Rausing ‘American Torture: CIA theories of
interrogation’
Rahab Maina: ‘York Human
Rights Fellowships, a personal account’
Panel Discussion: York as a
'human rights city'
See: www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/autumn-term-2010/defending-human-rights/