Human Rights under Pressure

Human Rights under Pressure: a lecture series by the VHSBB The proclamation of human rights and their legal codification is one of the great achievements of the international community. Nevertheless, human rights have been and continue to be violated worldwide and on a daily basis. The University on Saturdays focuses on human rights and the struggle to defend them and highlights selected aspects of the current debate. A recurring theme is the connection between human rights and corporate responsibility. Sa., 25.04.2020 DR Congo & the Evolution of the Human Rights Movement Mirna Adjami, Human Rights Lawyer, Basel Institute on Governance Sa., 09.05.2020 How can Corporate Actors contribute to Symbolic Reparations? Reflections from South Africa, Colombia and Germany Ulrike Lühe, swisspeace / Swiss Peace Foundation Sa., 16.05.2020 The Impact of International Labour Law on Swiss Jurisdiction and Companies Sara Licci, Dr., Center for Social Law, ZHAW School of Management and Law Single entry possible, payable at the door: regular CHF 25.00 students CHF 10.00 In cooperation with University of Basel