UNESCO Chair in the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space
News | Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
Between 13 and 14 March 2023, CAHR launched the UNESCO Chair in Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space (held by Paul Gready), and a working paper titled Universities as Sites of Activism and Protection.
An international group of participants discussed themes such as universities on the activist front line, integrating activists and activism into teaching and research, and universities as sites of protection. Small working groups met on each day to develop an Action Plan for the UNESCO Chair and associated network.
Next steps include prioritising actions for the coming year to 18 months, and hosting a meeting in Cape Town to discuss creating an African Hub within the network.