by Talking Humanities | Apr 23, 2019 | Features, History & Classics, Human Rights, Politics & Law, Publications
Professor Henning Melber introduces his new book, which explores the years of African decolonisation during which Dag Hammarskjöld was in office at the United Nations, investigating the scope and limits of his influence within the context of global governance. The...
by Talking Humanities | Dec 11, 2018 | Analysis & Comment, Digital, Features, Human Rights, Research & Resources
Lilija Alijeva, Dr Anna-Mária Bíró, Dr Corinne Lennox and Marcus Oda on a new web-based forum designed to amplify the voices of minority groups, who continue to struggle to find a suitable place where they can raise issues and concerns. The voices of minority groups...
by Talking Humanities | Oct 8, 2018 | Events, Human Rights, PotW
This conference, organised by the Human Rights Consoritium, Institute of Modern Languages Research and Brunel University Law School, marks the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003). Building on this...
by Talking Humanities | Jun 28, 2018 | Analysis & Comment, Features, Human Rights, Politics & Law
The recent stand-off on the waters of the Mediterranean between Italy, Malta and the rest of the EU is disheartening. But it is neither shocking nor unexpected given the trajectory of Europe’s response to people seeking protection on its shores, says Susan...
by Talking Humanities | Dec 14, 2017 | Features, Human Rights, Languages & Literature, Politics & Law, Research & Resources
L to R: Dr Corinne Lennox, Evelin Verhás (Tom Lantos Institute), Dr Fernand de Varennes (UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues), Dr Anna-Mária Bíró (Tom Lantos Institute). © Lilija Alijeva (SAS MPhil/PhD student) Dr Corinne Lennox, a senior lecturer in human rights...
