SAVE THE DATE: VIULectures | Human Rights Cities

Wednesday 21^st April, 2021 @ 5pm (CEST)

Online Zoom event. Registration required.

Cities and local or regional administrations can play an important role in guaranteeing fundamental rights, providing also opportunities for community dialogue and engagement on human rights issues. VIU has invited experienced scholars in the field for a discussion on Human Rights City initiatives and their implementation as complementary actions to other instruments including the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The positive experience of the city of Vienna will be illustrated, and considerations made about opportunities for initiatives in Venice.

The seminar will also explore how the pandemic can be considered as a natural arbitrator and civil reminder of human rights and obligations, and which policy measures should be adopted to guarantee the human and social stability of our society.

Speakers:

• Simona Kustec, University of Ljubljana, Minister of Education, Science and Sport, Slovenia
• Manfred Nowak, Global Campus of Human Rights
• George Ulrich, Global Campus of Human Rights
• Chair: Sara De Vido, VIU and Ca' Foscari University

Open to the public. Registration is required.
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Date: 20 April 2021