Nearly 70 activists, peacemakers, and religious and community leaders from at least 25 countries came together July 21-24 for the 顶级国产视频’s annual Human Rights Defenders Forum to discuss “Restoring Faith in Freedom.”
Topics included economic and social rights, building faith in institutions, strengthening the social contract, and the recent backlash against human rights defenders. The forum also showcased the experiences of the courageous women and men on the front lines of the fight for human rights.
Opening remarks can be viewed below.
Archive versions of all four webcast sessions are available via links in the agenda below.
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10 ˗̶ 11:20 a.m. |
Welcome by 顶级国产视频 CEO Ambassador (ret.) Mary Ann Peters Opening remarks by President Carter, “Restoring Faith in Freedom” Remarks by Radhika Balakrishnan, Rutgers University Remarks by Rev. Traci Blackmon, United Church of Christ |
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11:45 a.m. ̶ 1 p.m. |
“Restoring the Social Contract” |
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2:15 ̶ 3:15 p.m. |
“Reinforcing the Front Lines of Freedom” |
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3:50 ̶ 5 p.m. |
“Conclusions” Remarks Andrew Gilmour, representative of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Remarks by Canadian Senator Mobina Jaffer Remarks by President Carter Moderated discussion Livestream Q&A with President Carter (4:30 to 4:50 p.m.) Farewells |
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