Published on 26-10-2023, Last modified on 26-10-2023
Panel: Human Rights, Accountability and International Cooperation
This event is part of the International Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Conference ‘The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75: Rethinking and Constructing its Future Together’
This activity is open to the public, and free of charge.
Programme
15h00-15h10
Welcome and introduction by Vincent Eechaudt, Research Policy Advisor Ghent University and member of the VLIR Working Group on Human Rights
15h10-15h40
Keynote speech ‘”Human rights in times of geopolitical turmoil: the argument for a principled and pragmatic approach” by Caroline Gennez, Belgian Minister of Development Cooperation and Major Cities Policy
15h40-16h10
Presentation ‘The Human Rights Policy of VLIR-UOS: Background, Challenges and Solutions’ by Kristien Verbrugghen, Director VLIR-UOS
16h10-16h30
Presentation ‘Human Rights Policies at Universities: The Experiences of the VLIR Working Group on Human Rights’ by Sarah Claes, University of Antwerp & Nynke Salverda, KU Leuven
16h30-17h00
Q&A and discussion
Moderator: Vincent Eechaudt