Prof Veronika Fikfak's Inaugural Lecture: "Hope in Human Rights and International Law"

Prof Fikfak will deliver her inaugural lecture on the topic of "Hope in Human Rights and International Law". The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception. 

Recent developments across the world have led politicians to declare the end of globalisation, pull out of commitments to human rights and international law, and have more generally caused a crisis of international and domestic (judicial) institutions. In this era of protectionism, nationalism, and authoritarianism, what hope is there for international law and human rights? 

In this lecture, Professor Fikfak will reflect on what international law and human rights have already achieved to maintain peace and security and protect the world’s most vulnerable, and will underline how important they are as tools of hope. 

Agenda

18:00 – Welcome
18:02 – Introduction, Prof Lauge Poulsen
18:10 – Lecture, Prof Veronika Fikfak
18:50 – Appreciation, Prof David Feldman KC and Prof Lisa Vanhala
19:00 – Finish
19:00-20:30 – Drinks reception (all are welcome to attend)

Accessibility

• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s), located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).

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