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Human rights, democracy and governance

Our Human Rights, Democracy and Governance conferences focus on:

Strengthening democratic governance
Parliamentary democracy and respect for human rights
Relationships with economic development
The role of civil society in increasing political space and accountability

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Peaceful protest

Why is the OHCHR so concerned? How do you persuade countries and governments to permit such protest? Will social media have an effect on peaceful protest throughout the world?

We look at the issues being dealt with and the direction the British Government is taking. What has the international reaction been to the policy? How does the Government deal with the way that the perception of privacy has changed?

The European Court of Human Rights

Where does the ECHR come from and how does it fit in with the Council of Europe? How did the Council and Court come into existence? Can the Court influence on the way countries look after the rights of individuals outside the Council of Europe?

The role and work of the Attorney General

Why is the Attorney General taking the lead in the Chairmanship of the Council of Europe? How does he balance his responsibilities to make sure the law functions effectively with ensuring it is independent and fair?

Delivery of aid

How do faith based and non-faith based institutions work together? What is the responsibility of religious leaders and how should they respond to political issues?

The Anglican church in Zimbabwe

How has the behaviour of the government affected the church? How have parishioners related to other faith groups? How does the Bishop encourage followers to behave and encourage them to keep their faith and be realistic about threats they are under?

Truth and trust: does journalism still matter in the new media world?

With social media technologies dismantling the conventional boundaries of world affairs, is the journalist obsolete? We discuss the role of all media in political movements especially during the Arab Spring.

Media, social media...

Social media is bringing about an intense process of change within the development sector and the role played by traditional media. We ask how social media can be embraced to make it work in the development arena. And is there a new role for media?

e-Government

A change in Government delivery or business as usual with more burden on the people? Will new technology bring a more efficient and effective service to citizens? And are governments really ready for the transparency of data that can be delivered?