Overview
This program explored the ethical dilemmas that occur when human rights ideals confront realities on the ground. Through meetings, seminars, and workshops, the project looked for ways to define the parameters of this broad, interdisciplinary area of study.
AUG 2, 2005 • Article
The Future of Culture and Rights for Bolivia's Indigenous Movements
Present hostilities in Bolivia are fundamentally a war over the representation and status of the rights of the country’s majority indigenous population.
JUN 1, 2005 • Transcript
The Question of Torture
This distinguished panel explores the practical, moral, legal, historical, and psychological aspects of torture and debates "the ticking bomb" scenario.
SEP 24, 2004 • Podcast
A response to Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" (9/23/04)
In this discussion of Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" Richard Wilson remarks that she takes a "mediated" or "modulated universalism" view on human ...
SEP 24, 2004 • Podcast
A response to Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" (9/23/04)
In this discussion of Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" Richard Wilson remarks that she takes a "mediated" or "modulated universalism" view on human ...
SEP 24, 2004 • Podcast
A response to Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" (9/23/04)
In this discussion of Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" Richard Wilson remarks that she takes a "mediated" or "modulated universalism" view on human ...
SEP 24, 2004 • Transcript
A response to Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" (9/23/04)
In this discussion of Elsa Stamatopoulou's paper "Why Cultural Rights Now?" Richard Wilson remarks that she takes a "mediated" or "modulated universalism" view on human ...
SEP 23, 2004 • Transcript
Why Cultural Rights Now?
Stamatopoulou discusses the destructive trends facing the world's 370 million indigenous peoples, as outlined by the Human Development Report 2004, concluding that it will take more than ...
JAN 14, 2004 • Transcript
Indigenous Peoples and the Creation of an Inclusive International Legal System
John Scott, of the Secretariat for the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, discusses the challenges in achieving international protection of indigenous rights.
NOV 19, 2001 • Article
Revisiting Humanitarian Intervention: Post-September 11
Should Rights NGOs Ever Advocate Armed Intervention in Human Rights Crises? Has September 11 adversely affected relations between international and local rights NGOs? What is the ...
JUL 18, 2001 • Article
Bridging Human Rights and Conflict Resolution: A Dialogue Between Critical Communities
Human rights advocates and conflict resolution specialists working in war-torn societies share the common goal of constructing stable societies based on the rule of law, ...