Invitation of Utrecht University and the Algemeen Fonds of the Union of Soroptimistclubs of the Netherlands, Suriname and Curaçao
in celebration of the renewal of the Chair in Human Rights Education at Utrecht University, held by prof. dr. Felisa Tibbitts
Human Rights in Higher Education: How can we enhance the power of human rights within the university setting?
A panel discussion with key human rights actors engaged in promoting human rights learning and action within the Dutch university system. Presentations will address current efforts to enhance universities as sites for human rights and prospects for the near future.
5 July 2022, Utrecht University
16:00-17:00 Panel discussion (Drift 13, Utrecht)
17:15-18:00 Reception (Academiegebouw, Domplein, Room 1636, Utrecht)
A panel conversation with:
Dr. Alexandra Timmer, SIM (Netherlands Institute of Human Rights) – Chair of Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity at REBO, Utrecht University
Prof. dr. Yvonne Donders – Commissioner at College voor de Rechten van de Mens (Netherlands Human Rights Institute)
Dr. Fatimazhra Belhirch – Director UAF, Stichting voor Vluchteling-Studenten (Foundation for Refugee Students)
Jon Verriet, PhD, Senior Advisor, Netherlands Commission for UNESCO
Prof. dr. Felisa Tibbitts – Chair in Human Rights Education and UNESCO Chair in Human Rights and Higher Education, SIM (moderator)