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Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 Location: University of Chicago Gleacher Center at 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
The University of Chicago Human Rights Program will present a one-day seminar May 20th on how an international human rights perspective can promote creative thinking about social problems locally. Understanding Human Rights will begin with a mini-version of the University’s core Human Rights curriculum followed by small group sessions focused on topics relevant to the Chicago area.
Over the course of the day, participants will review the Philosophy and History of Human Rights, receive an overview of Contemporary Issues and attend a workshop led by an academic and activist on Human Rights on topics related to health, immigration, police torture and housing.
This program is suitable for a general audience and for staff of foundations, non-profits, and NGOs who wish to add an international dimension to their analysis and advocacy.
The program is presented by the University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies in conjunction with the Human Rights Program. Featured speakers include University of Chicago faculty Rob Chaskin, Susan Gzesh, Ben Laurence, and Dr. John Schumann, University of Chicago PhD candidates Jennifer Amos and Toussaint Losier, and human rights advocates Maricela Garcia (National Council of La Raza), Michaela Purdue (Jewish Council on Urban Affairs), Standish Willis (National Conference of Black Lawyers), and Ben Wolf (ACLU of Illinois).
The seminar will take place at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center at 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive (just east of the Tribune Tower). We strongly encourage early registration as capacity is limited.
Registration costs $115 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and materials. You can register here and contact Sarah Pesin at spesin@uchicago.edu with any questions.
