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CAHR at the University of York: A unique teaching and research environment focused on defending human rights. www.york.ac.uk/cahr

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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
What if scaling impact isn’t about bigger organisations but stronger ecosystems? Our research introduces rhizomic resourcing: – diverse responses – local autonomy – connected movements In permacrisis, we need to fund differently.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
New research out now: ‘Resourcing strategies in an era of permacrisis’ Crisis response isn’t failing due to lack of solutions - it’s failing because funding isn’t scaling what already works. @urgentactionfund.bsky.social #FeministCrisisResponse #WD2026 Find out more 👇
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Feminist crisis response — UNESCO HRD Hub
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We’re living in an era of permacrisis. But what if the problem isn’t a lack of solutions but how they’re funded? New research from @Urgent Action Sister Funds + Centre for Applied Human Rights will be published next week. Stay tuned. #FeministCrisisResponse
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Off University @offuniversity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Amid rising authoritarianism, can universities offer refuge and continuity for human rights defenders in exile? Join an interdisciplinary, practitioner-led course examining real-world strategies, networks, and challenges across global contexts. Register here: offuniversity.org/current-cour...
Exile, Activism and the University with Alexander Kalgin, Magnolia, 15.04.2026 - 22.07.2026, 6 ECTSThis course examines the role of universities as spaces of protection for human rights defenders in exile, focusing on how academic institutions can provide protection for activists. Today, authoritarianism is rising globally, and those who dare to contest authoritarian governments are often forced into exile. Traditional measures of human rights protection may not be sufficient. In this context, universities have the capacity to function as semi-safe spaces that offer resources, networks, and communities that allow human rights defenders to sustain their work.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The Centre for Applied Human Rights is deeply concerned by court proceedings against the Talaingod 13 in the Philippines. Their conviction represents a clear effort to criminalise human rights defenders and further marginalise Indigenous communities in Mindanao. www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...
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Statement of Support for Ms. Nolasco and the Talaingod 13
The Centre for Applied Human Rights have released a statement of support for the Ms. Nolasco and the Talaingod 13.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
📅15 November 2025 🕘09:30 - 17:00 📍Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London How is creative activism (artivism) transforming human rights work across the globe? This is the central question for our day-long event, in collaboration with Amnesty International, CIVICUS, and Kairos. bit.ly/4hH4Tu8
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York is offering one scholarship worth £7,300 for the 2025/26 academic year. Deadline: 15 August 2025, 23:59 BST. Find out more and apply 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...
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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 07/07/2025
Waleed Abu al-Khair imagined a freer Saudi Arabia and paid with his freedom. On July 6, he marks 11 years in prison for defending human rights. He’s the last of the 2018 #RightLivelihood Laureates still jailed. We join @alqst.bsky.social and more to demand #FreeWaleed!
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Waleed Abu al-Khair has spent 11 years in prison—He’s still Saudi Arabia’s conscience - Right Livelihood
On July 6, 2025, 2018 Right Livelihood Laureate Waleed Abu al-Khair marks 11 years behind bars in Saudi Arabia. He recently spent his 46th birthday in a prison cell. His twelfth in detention. A brilli...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Waleed Abu al-Khair has spent 11 years in jail for defending human rights in Saudi Arabia. Together with @alqst.bsky.social, @thelawsociety.bsky.social, @rightlivelihood.org and @lawyersforlawyers.bsky.social, we call for his immediate release. Read our statement 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport 📆Thursday 10 July 2025 🕕3pm-4.30pm 📍York Explore Library & online Register online 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
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From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport
This talk explores how we can achieve accessible and inclusive urban transport, drawing on both South African policy implementation experiences and local advocacy efforts in York.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York is offering one scholarship worth £7,300 for the 2025/26 academic year. Deadline: 15 August 2025, 23:59 BST. Find out more and apply 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Join us in celebration of World Environment Day 2025! Our shared initiative with Mindanao Climate Justice focuses on the deeper structural dimensions of climate injustice, particularly in Mindanao, a region grappling with extractivism, militarization, displacement, and shrinking civic spaces.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport 📆Thursday 10 July 2025 🕕3pm-4.30pm 📍York Explore Library & online Register online 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
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From South Africa to York and Back: Sharing principles, Ideas and experiences about an inclusive approach to transport
This talk explores how we can achieve accessible and inclusive urban transport, drawing on both South African policy implementation experiences and local advocacy efforts in York.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Join us in celebration of World Environment Day 2025! Our shared initiative with Mindanao Climate Justice focuses on the deeper structural dimensions of climate injustice, particularly in Mindanao, a region grappling with extractivism, militarization, displacement, and shrinking civic spaces.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
“Even if you are not an activist — your positive words can strengthen someone’s patience in prison.” Waleed Abu al-Khair reminds us: You don’t need to be a lawyer or a campaigner to support human rights. Your words matter. Use them to demand his release.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
No one is too small to make a positive change. Help protect human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms. Sign our petition today. #FreeWaleed ✌️ #FreeWaleed #ALQST #CAHR #HumanRights #StandWithSaudiHeroes #HumanRightsDefenceClinic

An image of Waleed behind bars holding up a peace sign. Above the image, text reads: "Waleed has endured over a decade of arbitrary detention for his peaceful human rights work, and is still facing harsh conditions including solitary confinement, sleep deprivation, and inadequate medical care."
A bold red banner with yellow text reads "ARTICLE 11 DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS". The banner is bordered top and bottom with barbed wire, all set against a bright yellow background.Text against a solid yellow background reads: "Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to the lawful exercise of his or her occupation or profession. Everyone who, as a result of his or her profession, can affect the human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms of others should respect those rights and freedoms and comply with relevant national and international standards of occupational and professional conduct or ethics."
A vibrant red banner with yellow text reads "JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED." The banner is framed by strands of barbed wire above and below. Below the banner, against a yellow background, dark blue text states, "Join the fight against arbitrary detainment." At the very bottom, in smaller dark blue text, it says, "For more information, visit https://alqst.org/en".
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
We should all take inspiration from Waleed’s positivity despite his continued detention. Let us not forget that everyone has the fundamental right to defend human rights. Stand with us in calling for his immediate release and sign our petition now. #FreeWaleed
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Waleed Abu al-Khair, a courageous human rights lawyer, has been arbitrarily detained and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was imprisoned for defending activists, advocating for reforms, and speaking out against human rights violations in Saudi Arabia.
Image of Waleed Abu al-Khair with the text "Waleed has endured over a decade of arbitrary detainment for his peaceful human rights work, facing harsh conditions including solitary confinement, sleep deprivation, and inadequate medical care."
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities 8 May 2025, 6pm GMT K/122 Kings Manor & online Join us for this year's York Human Rights City Network annual lecture. Further details are available on our website 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
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In this lecture, Professor Ann Skelton will examine the history of child protest, outlining their rights to assembly and association under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities 8 May 2025, 6pm GMT K/122 Kings Manor & online Join us for this year's York Human Rights City Network annual lecture. Further details are available on our website 👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
Poster advertising the event, containing the following text:

In this lecture, Professor Ann Skelton will examine the history of child protest, outlining their rights to assembly and association under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Department of Politics and International Relations @uoypolitics.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Weds 30 April 2025 from 11am - 1pm (UK Time) register for our Discover International Politics online event MA International Relations MA International Politics Economy MA Applied Human Rights MA Global Development Politics MA Peace and Conflict Studies courses. Register here: tinyurl.com/585pr38z
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
📆8 May 2025 🕕6PM BST For York Human Rights City Network's annual lecture, join Professor Anne Skelton as she discusses the history of child protest and examines how human rights cities can enable children and young people to exercise their right to peaceful protest. www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
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The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities
For their annual lecture, York Human Rights City Network welcomes Professor Ann Skelton, who joins us to examine the historical and contemporary role of child protestors, advocating for cities to supp...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
In his last interview prior to his arrest, Waleed is aware that his detainment is imminent–a harrowing reminder to us all that freedom is often fragile for human rights defenders, and justice delayed is justice denied. Do you want to help us campaign for the release of Waleed Abu al-Khair?
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The Human Rights Defence Clinic, hosted at CAHR, and @alqst.bsky.social have collaborated to launch a campaign to end the arbitrary detention and ensure the release of Waleed Abu al-Khair, a Saudi human rights defender and lawyer. Sign our petition at chng.it/qrKC56PgTM
Image of Waleed Abu al-Khair, with the text "JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED"
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Mattia Pinto @mattia800.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
On 8th April, I'll be speaking at VERNAC TALKS by DIGNITY Vernacular Accountability Project. My talk, Restoring Harmony, explores how Nasa Indigenous justice in Colombia offers a restorative and collective model for human rights accountability. DM me for the Zoom link. @cahr-york.bsky.social
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
📆8 May 2025 🕕6PM BST For York Human Rights City Network's annual lecture, join Professor Anne Skelton as she discusses the history of child protest and examines how human rights cities can enable children and young people to exercise their right to peaceful protest. www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
york.ac.uk
The right to protest for children and young people: Setting an agenda for human rights cities
For their annual lecture, York Human Rights City Network welcomes Professor Ann Skelton, who joins us to examine the historical and contemporary role of child protestors, advocating for cities to supp...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The Sam Pegram Scholarship provides a full scholarship opportunity for an overseas student to study for an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice. Applications are now open for the 2025/26 academic year. Visit our website for more details: www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20...
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Sam Pegram Scholarship

We are excited to announce a full scholarship opportunity for an overseas student to study for an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at the University of York.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, travel costs, and a monthly living stipend for one individual student.

The scholarship is generously provided by The Sam Pegram Humanitarian Foundation in memory of Sam Pegram, a caring, kind and talented young man who tragically died in the Ethiopian Airlines' Boeing 737 Max crash, in 2019, en route to Nairobi.
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Mattia Pinto @mattia800.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Thrilled that my article 'Border Penality as Antagonistic Politics' has been selected as Editors' Choice in the latest issue of @theoreticalcrim.bsky.social "for its innovative analysis and approach to criminology" Read it below 👇 @cahr-york.bsky.social @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
📅 Friday, March 14, 2025 🕖 7:30 PM 📍 Black Box Theatre, University of York 🎟️ Free entry (booking required): tftv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... Join us for "Rap Music: A Tool For Socioeconomic and Political Change in Africa," featuring a performance by CAHR human rights fellow Eedris Abdulkareem
Poster for the event, featuring image of Eedris Abdulkareem.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
📅 Friday, March 14, 2025 🕖 7:30 PM 📍 Black Box Theatre, University of York 🎟️ Free entry (booking required): tftv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... Join us for "Rap Music: A Tool For Socioeconomic and Political Change in Africa," featuring a performance by CAHR human rights fellow Eedris Abdulkareem
Poster for the event, featuring image of Eedris Abdulkareem.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Interested in a career in human rights? Join us at our Open Day on the 10th of March, where you will have the chance to learn about our programs, meet our staff, and hear from a human rights defender. Find out more and register online 👇
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Open Day at the Centre for Applied Human Rights
On the 10th March, CAHR will hold an open day for prospective MA and LLM students
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
The UNESCO Chair at the Centre for Applied Human Rights launches landmark Guidelines for Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders Read more 👇👇👇 www.york.ac.uk/cahr/news/20... A landmark document for universities seeking to support HRDs, civil society and democracy was launched this month
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UNESCO Chair at the Centre for Applied Human Rights launches landmark Guidelines for Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)
A landmark document for universities seeking to support HRDs, civil society and democracy was launched this month.
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Kalli Keramari @kkeramari.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Find out more about the York Sanctuary Fund and its support to asylum seeking students, human rights defenders, and academics at risk @york.ac.uk @uoyalumni.bsky.social @positivenews.bsky.social @cahr-york.bsky.social www.positive.news/society/univ...
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The university that became a sanctuary for hope
For scholars and human rights defenders from across the world, the University of York is offering a rare refuge where they can study in safety
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Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
I welcome this initiative by @cahr-york.bsky.social to produce guidelines for universities involved in the protection of HRDs & for those seeking to do more. Universities have a crucial contribution to make in the shared endeavour of protecting HRDs. www.yorkunescochairhrds.org/university-g...
Front page of the Guidelines for Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders, produced by the UNESCO Chair in the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space, the Centre for Applied Human Rights and the University of York (UK). The title of the document and the logos of the authors are featured at the top, in black and white over a bright orange background. Underneath is a photo representing young women and men human rights defenders attending the African Universities Hub for Human Rights summer school at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. They are sitting at a table with laptops, phones and water bottles, and are having a discussion.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
📢📢We're delighted announce the launch of new Guidelines on Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders 📢📢 The Guidelines are an invitation to get involved in relocation, explain why this work matters, and provide a guide and set of tools on how universities can support human rights defenders.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Applications to our MA in Applied Human Rights are open. Please do share with those thinking of studying with us. More info in the link 👇 www.york.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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Beyond Compliance Consortium @beyond-comp-cons.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for a roundtable discussion on "Harm + Need in Armed Conflict: What to Expect from Law, Policy and Practice in 2025?" 🗓 21 January, 5.30-7pm GMT, LONDON + online 👇 👇👇 Register at: bit.ly/bcc-roundtable-Jan25
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Beyond Compliance Consortium @beyond-comp-cons.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Less than 2 weeks to go! 🗓 21 January, 5.30pm GMT, London and online Hybrid event - "Harm + Need in Armed Conflict: What to Expect from Law, Policy and Practice in 2025?" 👇 👇👇 Register at: bit.ly/bcc-roundtab... #ArmedConflict #HarmAndNeed
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
1/ On our fellowship scheme at York is rap legend Eedris Abdulkareem, one of the most influential Nigerian rappers of all time. You can read more about him and check out his work below via the links 👇👇 work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPek... bio: www.bluepierecords.com/wp-content/u... Music and...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
We are on Bluesky and will be spending more time here going forward 🤪 Check out the work that's happening at the Centre for Applied Human Rights at York when you have a moment, including our UNESCO HRD Hub, Human Rights Cities, and humanitarian norms and armed conflict www.york.ac.uk/cahr/
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
We are pleased to announce another post on our blog, Politics of Disease Framing: Surviving and Overcoming Neglect. Marta Ribes, a predoctoral Researcher at @isglobal.org, explores 'Why NTDs Persist in a World of Plenty'. blogs.york.ac.uk/politics-of-...
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Politics of Disease Framing: Surviving and Overcoming Neglect – This blog engages with the latest thinking on ‘Politics of Disease Framing’, a project hosted by the Centre for Applied Human Rights and...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
On #HumanRightsDay, join the York Human Rights City Network as they present their initial findings for the 2024 Indicator Report. The event will assess efforts across the city to protect the human rights of York’s residents, and identify areas in which improvements could be made.
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
📆10 December, 18:00 - 20:00 York Human Rights City Network - Draft findings for 2024 Indicator Report Find out more and register online at www.york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
Poster that contains the following text: On 10 December, join York Human Rights City Network as they present the provisional findings of their ninth annual Human Rights Indicator Report
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
📅3 December 2024, 6.30-8pm Protecting Disability Rights in York York Law School marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a roundtable that illustrates that universal human rights begin in 'small places close to home.' york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
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Centre for Applied Human Rights @cahr-york.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
📅3 December 2024, 6.30-8pm Protecting Disability Rights in York York Law School marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a roundtable that illustrates that universal human rights begin in 'small places close to home.' york.ac.uk/cahr/events/...
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