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Centre for the Study of Human Rights
London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE

 

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Zoe Gillard

z.gillard@lse.ac.uk|

 

For queries relating to the MSc Human Rights please first visit the MSc Human Rights 'frequently asked questions' page|

 

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The Centre for the Study of Human Rights is the focal point of human rights teaching, research and outreach at LSE.

Are 'human rights' part of the problem in post-Soviet Russia?
|Speaker: Mary McAuley  Friday 24 February, 12.30-1.30pm
The numbers and types of 'human rights' activists grew rapidly from the early nineties through until the mid-noughties, yet their achievements whether under Yeltsin or under Putin/Medvedev have been modest. Why?


NEW! The Frederick Bonnart-Braunthal Scholarship |programme is aimed at combating intolerance. It supports research to this end from any academic discipline. Current and prospective LSE MPhil/PhD students working in areas relevant to religious, racial and cultural intolerance are invited to apply.
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The Centre for the Study of Human Rights is now on Twitter - for alerts and information about our activities - events, courses, press work etc - Follow us on Twitter|
 
Mukesh Kapila
We have a varied programe of public lectures planned for the coming months - campaigning solicitor Gareth Peirce on torture, Russia specialist Mary McAuley, former UNDP Resident Representative in Sudan Mukesh Kapila (pictured), and Shami Chakrabarti on the UK Human Rights Act. Full programme of LSE Human Rights public events|.
 
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New ! Two-day 'Understanding Children's Human Rights' course |is open for booking. This practically-focussed course, consisting of six substantive sessions over two days in April, explores how international human rights law affects children. Teachers include leading expert Dr Jenny Kuper (pictured). Book online now|.
 
MSc Scholarship to promote human rights in Israel and Palestine/Occupied Territories| The Sir Siegmund Warburg scholarship offers Palestinian and Israeli students the opportunity to undertake full-time postgraduate human rights study at LSE. With a value of £30,000, the scholarship will cover fees and significantly contribute to living expenses.
 
 
Are 'human rights' part of the problem in post-Soviet Russia?
|Speaker: Mary McAuley  Friday 24 February, 12.30-1.30pm
The numbers and types of 'human rights' activists grew rapidly from the early nineties through until the mid-noughties, yet their achievements whether under Yeltsin or under Putin/Medvedev have been modest. Why?
Tony Shaw
Terrorism on Film: propaganda and profit
|LSE Space for Thought Literary Festival Friday 2 March, 12.30-2pm
Speaker: Tony Shaw. Chair: Chetan Bhatt
Many who witnessed the 9/11 terrorist attacks live on television described it as being 'just like a movie'. Was this just a throwaway comment or does it tell us something important about how movies have influenced our understanding of terrorism?
 
Mukesh Kapila
Speaking Out Against Mass Atrocities
|Speaker: Mukesh Kapila. Thursday 8 March, 6.30-7.30pm
As UN Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Sudan between 2003/4 Dr. Kapila reported genocidal violence during the initial crisis in Darfur to the most senior levels of the UN before breaking the silence and propelling Darfur into the international limelight.
 
Shami Chakrabarti

Citizens' Privileges or Human Rights? The Great Bill of Rights Swindle
|Speaker: Shami Chakrabarti, Respondent: Francesca Klug
Tuesday 20 March, 6.30-8pm.
Is the debate about a more "British" Bill of Rights, political genius, pragmatic fudge or a dangerous swindle capable of depriving us all of vital protection against abuse of power?

 

 

 

 

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