Human Rights as Terror: Authoritarianism as Democracy

A critical examination of state crackdowns on civil society in Kashmir and Palestine, and the role of the international community in defending against authoritarianism and promoting respect for human rights in those regions. This event was organized in response to the recent escalated crackdowns in the subject regions, the launching of the US-led “Summit for Democracy” (December 9-10) and Human Rights Day (December 10).  

When: Dec 10, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

With: Carolyn Nash (Asia Advocacy Director, Amnesty International USA), Jonathan Kuttab (Co-Founder, Al-Haq) and Iver Ørstavik (Senior Advisor, Rafto Foundation for Human Rights)

Sponsors: Al-Haq, Kashmir Law and Justice Project, Kashmir Scholars Consultative and Action Network, Stand With Kashmir, Just Peace Advocates

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