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2024 events

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Tuesday 10 December 2024 6pm

The York Human Rights City Network will present the provisional findings of our ninth annual Human Rights Indicator Report at an online public event.

Tuesday 3 December 2024 6.30pm

Join us for a roundtable that illustrates that universal human rights begin in 'small places close to home.'

Thursday 21 November 2024 3.15pm

Nigerian music activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, will show how his work has impacted the political consciousness of Nigerians and promoted social justice in his community.

Wednesday 9 October 2024 3.15pm

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.

Friday 27 September 2024 4.30pm

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.

Friday 5 July 2024 9am

At this event, the UNESCO Chair will launch new guidelines on the temporary relocation of human rights defenders within universities.

Monday 1 July 2024 12pm

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.

Monday 17 June 2024 12pm

This talk explores the vital role of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Myanmar's ongoing struggle against the military coup and systemic discrimination.

Wednesday 12 June 2024 9am

Join us for this all-day colloquium: responses to past injustice.

Monday 3 June 2024 12pm

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.

Wednesday 15 May 2024 5pm

We invite you to a presentation of the Beyond Compliance Consortium's research programme, followed by a fireside chat with Consortium members.

Friday 10 May 2024 2pm

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. 

Wednesday 8 May 2024 3.15pm

In our May York Human Rights Workshop, we'll be joined by Victoria Hoyle.

Wednesday 10 April 2024 3.15pm

In our April Human Rights Workshop, we'll be joined by Himani Bhakuni, and Lucas Miotto.

Monday 8 April 2024 5pm

This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from staff of Khwendo Kor during a rare visit to the UK.

Wednesday 13 March 2024 3.15pm

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

Tuesday 12 March 2024 1pm

Investigative journalist Robert Wanjala, who reported on ICC proceedings both in Kenya and The Hague, shares his experiences in a politically charged environment.

Thursday 7 March 2024 1pm

In this talk, we'll be joined by three inspirational women who will share their different causes for joining the fight for human rights. 

Tuesday 13 February 2024 1pm

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.