14th Biennial Meeting of the IHRN
hosted by
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Pretoria, South Africa
Tuesday, June 6 —Thursday, June 8, 2023
The fourteenth biennial meeting of the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies (IHRN), was hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa from June 6-8, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. The IHRN, created in 1993, works to address global concerns related to science and human rights and to promote the free exchange of ideas and opinions among scientists and scholars in all countries.
The meeting featured 35 participants, representing 25 national academies from around the world, as well as members of the South African scientific community. In addition to a private workshop for national academies representatives, the meeting included a symposium and a special session for early career scholars on the Role of National Academies and Universities in Promoting Human Rights and Enhancing Equality. Recordings and photos from the meeting can be viewed below. For any questions concerning the meeting, please contact the IHRN Secretariat.
Participants and speakers at the 14th biennial meeting of the IHRN in Pretoria, South Africa
Early Career Scholars Session
This panel discussion featured early career scholars highlighting pressing challenges related to human rights and social justice, as well as ways in which academies and universities can help to address these challenges.
Read the Proceedings Report of the Session.
Symposium
This full day symposium featured expert speakers from around the globe discussing:
* Equity in Global Collaborations * Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence * Addressing Stigma and Discrimination
* Safeguarding Academic Freedom * Advancing Social Justice through Promotion of Access to Health Care
Symposium Main Program
Symposium Closing and Acknowledgments
