Human Rights Forum
ISIM has initiated a series of human rights events for visiting speakers, to be held on the Georgetown campus. This program is being jointly sponsored by the Advocacy Project, based in Washington, D.C. The broad goal is to encourage more discussion about human rights, and the “rights-based” approach to policy issues that are of interest to ISIM. As a result, special emphasis will be given to migration (forced and voluntary), and the human rights implications of complex humanitarian emergencies. ISIM will place special emphasis on attracting human rights campaigners. Every effort will also be made to encourage a debate between opposing views. An advisory group is being formed to provide direction to this initiative, and also identify potential co-sponsors for events. In the meantime, ISIM welcomes suggestions for speakers and topics that should be covered. Please send suggestions to Theresa Lawson at td12@bulldog.georgetown.edu
Click below for a report of past events and information on upcoming events.
Prosecuting West Africa's Warlords The Georgetown Human Rights Forum, in collaboration with Amnesty International presented an event entitled "Dancing with the Devil: Prosecuting West Africa's Warlords." The event took place April 15, 2004 at the Georgetown University Law Center. Click here for more information
HIV/AIDS and Human Rights.The Georgetown Human Rights Forum presented an event entitled "HIV/AIDS and Human Rights." In most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa over 30 percent of the adult population is HIV positive. The event focused on what appropriate measures can be taken to decrease the spread of the disease while working within the universal human rights framework. The guest speaker was Joanne Csete, director of the HIV/AIDS program at Human Rights Watch. Friday April 16, 2004. Click here for more information
Disappearances in Mexico. The Georgetown Human Rights Forum presents a panel discussion on disappearances in Mexico. Over 300 Mexican women have disappeared since 1993. Learn more about the crime and the response of Mexico’s democratic government. Wednesday March 31st, 1:00 pm – 3:00pm, 7th Floor Conference Room, Intercultural Center (ICC), Georgetown University Campus.
Humanitarian aid under attack. Christophe Girod, US delegate for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) argues that the humanitarian agencies in Iraq and Afghanistan are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain their neutrality. The result, he says, is a "paradigm shift in humanitarianism." November 19, 2003..
The Rights of Women in Afghanistan. Sadiqa Basiri, Deputy Director for the Afghan Women's Network, says that Afghan women would accept an Islamic state that respects the rights of women and provides for compulsory education for girls. November 20, 2003.
Israel's controversial security barrier. Jessica Montell and Yehezkel Lein, from the Israeli human rights groups B'Tselem, argue that Israel's security barrier will violate several key human rights of the Palestinians and will not result in greater security for Israelis. September 29, 2003.
The Search for Truth and Justice in Peru. Maria Del Carmen Cabrel Navarro, a Peruvian lawyer who defends Peruvian political prisoners, discusses the work of Peru's Truth and Reconciliation Commission which issued its report in August. September 29, 2003.
The World Bank Defends its Record on Human Rights. Ian Johnson and Judith Edstrom, two senior officials from the World Bank, discuss the prospects for a "rights based approach" to poverty lending by the World Bank with Irungu Houghton from ActionAid USA and Mike Jendrzejczyk from Human Rights Watch. November 24, 2002. Click Here for Complete Transcript in HTML Format.
Children in War. Five children from Sierra Leone share their experiences of living during a violent brutal war. November 7, 2003
Human Rights and Human Trafficking. Experts from Russia, the Ukraine and the United States discuss the benefits of international networking as a way of combating trafficking within and from Eastern Europe. October 30, 2002.
Rights and Reconciliation in the Northern Ireland Peace Process. Marie Smyth, Founder & CEO of the Institute for Conflict Research, Belfast, says that without reconciliation between the two communities at the community level, a legalistic, adversarial approach to human rights will set back the cause of peace. October 24, 2002.
The Demolition of Palestinian Homes and the Right to Shelter. Jeff Halper, Coordinator of the Israeli Committee against House Demolitions (ICAHD), talks about the effort by Israeli and Palestinian peace groups to rebuild Palestinian homes, illegally demolished by the Israeli army. October 1, 2002.
Globalization and Landlessness in Guatemala. Aparicio Perez Guzmán, from the Committee of Campesino Unity (CUC) and Annie Bird from Rights Action, explain how land disputes are threatening Guatemala’s peace process. September 26, 2002.
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