GHRN Conference June 2012 - Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-state Actors
18-19 June 2012, University of Glasgow
The Steering Committee of the APSA Human Rights Section, the Council of the IPSA Human Rights Research Committee, and the Executive Council of the ISA Human Rights Section announce their second joint conference on the theme “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-state Actors” to take place on 18-19 June 2012 at the University of Glasgow, hosted by the Glasgow Human Rights Network. This conference is timed to coincide with the joint ISA-BISA conference to be held immediately after in Edinburgh (20-22 June).
The conference will examine the following questions and topics, among others:
- What is the nature of human rights responsibilities?
- Have these responsibilities translated into appropriate action?
- How do we define such appropriate action, and who holds these responsibilities?
- How does the international community address conflicting responsibilities?
- What types of human rights responsibilities do non-state actors have?
- What is the relationship between rights, duties and responsibilities?
- Dealing with past wrongs and failed responsibilities
Futher information will also be posted on our conference website.
Download: HR 2012 Conference Program