World Human Rights Day

To mark World Human Rights Day on Friday 10 December, scholars from across DMU will discuss their research into equality and social justice in 15-minute presentations, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.

Omar Hernández, Public Information Officer for the United Nations, joining the event alongside scholars from across DMU, who will discuss the relevance and importance of their research to the twin themes of equality and social justice.

During the first presentation, three movements of artistic and popular culture from different parts of Africa - which were part of social struggles for equality and social justice during different historical periods – will be discussed.  

For the second presentation, the focus shifts to Leicester and addresses the role of voluntary employability projects and considers their limits.

The third topic investigates human rights in relation to identifying and punishing a small minority of perpetrators. This presentation considers whether the ‘criminalisation’ of human rights abuses and search for scapegoats is at the expense of systemic failings.

Ethical consumption of chocolate and their certifications (Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, organic, etc.) and news stories about slavery, child labour, deforestation and farmer poverty will also be discussed.

This event is open to all. To book your place, click here.

Bookings will close one hour before the event, and a link to join will be sent 24 hours before the event.

Please contact the DMU Events Office if you have any questions.