Hello, Everyone!
We wish you all a wonderful week and the best last month of the semester. Lots of love especially to those of you who are suffering in these uncertain times. Do not hesitate to check the Wellness Resources and reach out if you need help.
Whether you want to discuss the potential human rights effects of the pandemic or simply forget about it, we have compiled below some of the most exciting events this week around... well, you know, Zoom.
COVID-19 & the Garment Industry: A Panel Discussion
Join us for a fascinating panel discussion on how COVID-19 is disrupting fashion's global supply chain and allowing large companies to take advantage of garment workers. If you're interested in income inequality, gender policy, and/or the global COVID-19 response, this panel is for you!
The event is co-sponsored by the Ethical Fashion Working Group and the Human Rights Working Group.
When: Tuesday, April 21. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 995-5165-9568 & Zoom Link
More Human Rights (related) Events This Week
COVID-19 in Conflict: What to Expect? And What Can be Done?
Tuesday, April 21, 2020. 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Organized by the Human Rights Institute.
More info here.
- Join for a discussion on the Covid-19 pandemic in conflict, responsibilities of warring parties under international humanitarian law, and how advocates are working to promote both peace and health; with Azadeh Moaveni (International Crisis Group), Cordula Droege (International Committee of the Red Cross), Farea Al-Muslimi (Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies), and Kate Kizer (Win Without War); moderated by Priyanka Motaparthy (Columbia).
COVID-19 and its Response: Risks to Refugees, Migrants, and Asylum-Seekers
Wednesday, April 22, 2020. 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Organized by the Human Rights Institute.
More info here.
Rethinking Governments' COVID Response through a Gender Equality Lens
Wednesday, April 22. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Organized by the Gender and Public Policy Specialization.
More info here.
Film Screening: The Mortician of Manila
Thursday, April 23. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Organized by the Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy Concentration.
More info here.
High-level Panel: The UN Development Reform -- Creating an Integrated System to achieve the 2030 Agenda
Friday, April 24. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Organized by the IO/UNS Specialization.
More info here.
The Wanted 18: Film Screening
Saturday, April 25. 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Organized by the SIPA Palestine Working Group.
More info here.
What We Are Reading
Yours in love, rights & solidarity,
The Human Rights Working Group Board (2020)
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