human rights

Book Discussion: Who are the Uyghurs?

Friday, November 6, 2020 - 6:00pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies

The discussion will take place at 6:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME

The plight of the Uyghurs is arguably the single biggest human rights violation in the world today. Assistant Professor of History James Pickett (University of Pittsburgh) will facilitate a discussion using articles and chapters of books to shed light on the historical context and current conditions facing the Uyghurs of China.

After registering, participants will receive a reading packet and a Zoom meeting link.

PA Teachers can earn Act 48 Credit. Please provide number in registration form.

Pittsburgh Stands with Kashmir

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Global Switchboard 305 34th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Sponsored By: 
The Global Switchboard

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

Stand on the side of justice and join our global movement to Stand with Kashmir! We invite you to stand up for the human rights of the people of Kashmir. To show our solidarity with Kashmiris, we will be holding an event to educate and inspire the Pittsburgh community to learn more and take action.

09 Nov 2014

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Human Rights and Religious Freedom in the Holy Land

Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, 605 Morewood Avenue
Sponsored By: 
Jewish Voice for Peac Pittsburgh, First Unitarian Chuch of Pittsburgh

A discussion with Rabbi Arik Asherman, President, Rabbis for Human Rights, Jerusalem, Dr. Ronald Stone, Professor Emeritus of Christian Ethics, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and adjunct professor of religion, University of Pittsburgh and Iman Atef Mahgoub, Imam of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh

Contact: 
pittsburgh@jewishvoicesfor peace.org

09 Apr 2013

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2 Year Sudan's independence and its Humanitarian Implications

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Dining room A, WIlliam Pitt Student Union
Sponsored By: 
Forge, Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition

Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih, Darfuri Activist, International Woman of Courage Award Winner

Dr. Louis A. Picard, Director of GSPIA Ford Institute

Olabukunola Williams, Enough Project, Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools Program Manager

Jewish-Arab Education for Equality: Is it Possible to Create a Common Future in Israel?

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Rockwell Hall, Room 502, Duquesne Univeresity
Sponsored By: 
Duquense University

Raymond J. Kelley Endowed Chair
Distinguished Speaker in International Relations

Jewish-Arab Education for Equality:
Is it Possible to Create a Common Future in Israel?

A discussion of the deep-rooted segregation in Israel’s schools—as well as an alternative, the Hagar Jewish-Palestinian School.

Professor Neve Gordon
Ben-Gurion University, Israel

Free and Open to the Public

11 Apr 2013

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Human Rights as Security Threat: Lawfare and the Assault on Rights in Israel/Palestine

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Rockwell Hall, Lecture Hall 2, Duquesne University
Sponsored By: 
Duquense University

Raymond J. Kelley Endowed Chair
Distinguished Speaker in International Relations

Human Rights as Security Threat:
Lawfare and the Assault on Rights in Israel/Palestine

Examines how the government of Israel, facing criticism by human rights groups, has attempted to portray activists as national security threats.

Professor Neve Gordon
Ben-Gurion University, Israel

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