Promoting human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination: role of education
Monday 16 December 2019, 18:30 – 20:00
Auditorium A2 | Maison de la paix, Geneva
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Slurs and stereotypes are not only hurtful, but also symptomize ignorance and misunderstanding. Ideologies anchored in hate and prejudice threaten the realization of all peoples’ human rights and attack our common humanity. Technological changes are making it easier for extremists to disseminate their hate and discriminatory propaganda. This has a profound impact on society in a number of ways that are pertinent for education.
Panelists:
• Kate Gilmore, Deputy High Commissioner for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
• Herbert Winter, President of Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities and World Jewish Congress Vice PresidentModerator:
• Kate Gilmore, Deputy High Commissioner for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
• Herbert Winter, President of Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities and World Jewish Congress Vice PresidentModerator:
• Davide Rodogno, Professor of International History and Faculty Affiliate of the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Graduate Institute, Geneva
The event will be followed by a reception.
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