Watching Human Rights and Wrongs: Kenneth Roth on 30 years battling global injustice

Human rights are only as strong as the governments willing to uphold them. Yet, in a world marked by increasing authoritarianism as even democracies falter, how can we push governments to practice what they preach? What role does international law play—and how effective can it truly be—in a global system dominated by sovereign states? How can citizens and organisations hold governments accountable?

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kenneth Roth, former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. Dubbed the ‘Godfather of Human Rights’, he has over three decades of experience investigating global human rights abuses, advocating for international justice, and navigating the complex dynamics between democracies and autocracies.

On March 17th, from 13:00-14:00 in the E-Hall at REC, we will explore how human rights advocacy works in practice, confront the pertinent paradoxes of international law, and discuss actionable ways to uphold our most fundamental values.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from someone who has spent his career fighting for justice on the global stage!