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Public session on the programme: Role of National Academies and Universities in Promoting Human Rights and Enhancing Equality Proceedings Report
Authors : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) | International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies(IHRN)
Year of Publication : 2024
Language : en
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Abstract (English) : The 14th Biennial Meeting of the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies (IHRN) on the Role of National Academies and Universities in Promoting Human Rights and Enhancing Equality
Prof André Keet, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Transformation at the Nelson Mandela University, delivered the keynote address. Prof Keet highlighted and acknowledged the role of universities and academies in upholding, improving and promoting human rights and equality agendas for all, the threat against academic freedom and the role that the scientific, health and engineering disciplines play in furthering the agendas on human rights and enhancing equality.
This was followed with 5 panels exploring the themes of: (a) Equity in Global Collaborations; (b) Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence; (c) Addressing Stigma and Discrimination; (d) Safeguarding Academic Freedom; and (e) Advancing Social Justice through Promotion of Access to Health Care.
Description : 56 pages
Contributor ORCIDs : Soodyall, Himla 
; Melusi, Thwala ; Mahabeer, Rajeshree ; Qwebani,, Tozama ; Shendelana, Ian ; Everly, Rebecca ; Chalfie, Martin ; Keet, André ; Retha, ; Iyioke, Ike ; Refilwe Nancy ; Tagüeña, Julia ; Reddy, Vasu ; Takayama, Kanako ; Jonathan, Jansen ; Peter, Vale ; Maharajh, Rasigan ; Burton, Stephanie ; Clark, Luke ; Momcilovic, Milica ; Essack, Sabiha ; London, Leslie ; Moshabela, Mosa
; Melusi, Thwala ; Mahabeer, Rajeshree ; Qwebani,, Tozama ; Shendelana, Ian ; Everly, Rebecca ; Chalfie, Martin ; Keet, André ; Retha, ; Iyioke, Ike ; Refilwe Nancy ; Tagüeña, Julia ; Reddy, Vasu ; Takayama, Kanako ; Jonathan, Jansen ; Peter, Vale ; Maharajh, Rasigan ; Burton, Stephanie ; Clark, Luke ; Momcilovic, Milica ; Essack, Sabiha ; London, Leslie ; Moshabela, Mosa Publisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Citation : Public Session: Role of National Academies and Universities in Promoting Human Rights and Enhancing Equality. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf.2024/100
Sponsorship : International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies(IHRN)
Peer Review Status : Non-Peer Reviewed
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