Established in the aftermath of the horrors of the Second World War, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) represents an unprecedented affirmation of human dignity and the preciousness of each and every human life. This value is enshrined in rights to be protected, everywhere, universally, by governments and others exercising political authority over the citizenry,
When: December 7, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, Cotilla Gallery and online via Zoom
Limited to a declaration – and so not a legally binding document – the UDHR has nonetheless inspired and catalyzed over 70 human rights treaties that have served to renovate laws and craft a culture of respect, and human decency, in countless parts of the world.
This special symposium marks the 75th anniversary of the Declaration and is at once a celebration of human rights and an opportunity to connect with the pressing challenges to the full enjoyment of those rights today.
The event comprises presentations and workshops on issues of global and local concern with participation from faculty in the Shepard Broad School of Law and Halmos College’s Department of Humanities and Politics as well as by faculty, alumni, and students of the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies.
Registration and program details and event flyer are soon to follow!
Hosted by the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (Halmos College of Arts and Sciences) and the Alvin Sherman Library, and sponsored by the BEDI Advisory Council
