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Way forward for Human Rights

Criminalisation and repression of human rights defenders is not the right way forward for Europe. This panel explores how human rights defenders will confront the realities of an increasingly hostile political environment.

Published: September 6, 2015

When: Wednesday, 9. September 2015 14:00-16:30
To: Wednesday, 9. September 2015
Where: Oslo, Litteraturhuset, Wergelandsveien 29
Host: Human Rights House Network

Moderated by Riz Khan
International Journalist Prominent media professional, television host and author who rose to prominence as a journalist for BBC, CNN and Al Jazeera English.

Panellists:

Sanja Sarnavka
B.a.B.e., Human Rights House Zagreb
Prominent women’s rights defender who is a leading figure in Croatian civil society.
Maina Kiai
United Nations Special Rapporteur
Defining figure of Kenya’s human rights community and an outspoken UN representative.
Emin Milli
Meydan TV
Former political prisoner in Azerbaijan, now building a media outlet that stands against repression.
Prof. Bernt Hagtvet
University of Oslo
Specialist on authoritarian regimes, European politics, extremist movements and human rights. Board Member, Human Rights House Foundation.

Opening Remarks:

Olemic Thommessen
President of the Norwegian Parliament Politician and civil society actor who has been involved in culture, human rights, and democracy for three decades.

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