Hefner Explores Nahdlatul Ulama’s Rights Revolution
On December 14, 2023, Professor Robert Hefner, renowned for his work in Anthropology and International Relations, addressed an international conference in Princeton. Presenting on Nahdlatul Ulama’s human rights reformation, Hefner emphasized the global significance of their efforts. His keynote marked the conference’s culmination, fostering dialogue on upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Longman Comments on Recently Added BU Major
Timothy Longman, Professor of International Relations and Political Science and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs (CURA), spoke to the Boston Globe about the new Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies major. As the associate director of…
Hefner Attends International Conference on Islamic Law and Inclusive Citizenship
Professor Hefner argued that Indonesia, and NU specifically, has the potential to make enormous contributions to the global community; “it’s time for NU to rise to the international stage, speak out, and make such a positive contribution to solving political problems as well as intellectual and moral challenges faced by all humanity.”
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Crisis in Haiti & Necessary Intervention
“At a time when there is a new political situation in Latin America, with governments more committed to regional cooperation and multilateralism, the time has come to find a solution to the crisis in Haiti.”
Selin Offers Insights on French World Cup Boycotts
Previous moral predicaments among French soccer fans over the World Cup are evaporating as the national team performs well in the tournament. Professor Selin offers insights into the reasons and the impacts.
Najam Discusses Impact of Nobel Peace Prize in “TRT World” Interview
In discussing the ceremony and the ethos of the Nobel Peace Prize, Professor Najam highlighted that the Peace Prize is fundamentally different from all the other Nobel awards because it is given not only for past achievements but even more as a symbol of future aspirations. “In this aspect, the Peace Prize is essentially political.”
Menchik Breaks Down Indonesia’s New Criminal Code
Professor Menchik argues that the passage of the new criminal code marks a bad moment for Indonesian democracy; however, these kinds of moments have played out in the past, and in those instances, civil society and human rights organizations mobilize and the moderates tend to win in the end.
Selin Interviewed on 2022 World Cup and Controversies Surrounding Host Qatar
How should football/soccer fans feel when it comes to this year’s World Cup? How can people enjoy the games without legitimizing a controversial regime like Qatar’s? Professor Selin offers his thoughts.
Longman to Oversee BU’s New Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies Major
The HGHRS program, which includes an existing minor and a graduate certificate program, will closely and critically examine the Holocaust and other genocides in the context of modern history and culture, focusing on racism, anti-Semitism, nationalist ideologies, and other causes of genocide. The human rights component will look at the role of international conventions on human rights and international courts in responding to genocide.
Storella Makes the Case for American Diplomatic Support for Rights Overseas
What can and what should American diplomacy do to help protect people overseas who are fighting for their rights? In his TEDx Talk, Ambassador Storella argues that the United States and American diplomats should not abandon the fight for rights overseas.
Storella Leads Summer Course Visit to U.S. Mission in Geneva
Mission personnel briefed Ambassador Storella’s class on the challenges and rewards of U.S. multilateral diplomacy, including some recent wins, such as the ejection of Russia from the Human Right Council following its invasion of Ukraine.
Longman Interviewed on Rusesabagina Arrest and Trial
“The message has been clearly sent that no Rwandan is safe to speak out against President Kagame and the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front.”
CSE Hosts Event on International Law and Justice
BU Law School Professor Ioannis Kalpouzos described his work with the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and it’s efforts to highlight the structural injustice of the international legal system.
CSE Hosts Book Talk on International Human Rights
Speakers comment on the impact of international human rights law and challenge some scholarly critiques of human rights as ineffective or imperialist.
Najam Discusses Global Issues with Nobel Laureates
Dean Adil Najam discussed persisting global issues during seminar organized by the Chicago Council for World Affairs with Nobel activists on poverty, human rights and climate change.
BtH: The Pursuit of Human Rights in the Middle East and Africa
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the pursuit of human rights in the Middle East and Africa.
Sewall at Pardee School: Preventing the Next ISIL
The Under Secretary of Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights described the U. S.’s holistic response to countering violent extremism.