Processing Anti-Asian Violence: A Roundtable Discussion on the Atlanta Shootings

A Roundtable Discussion on the Atlanta Shootings The alarming rise of anti-Asian violence, especially the shooting deaths of six women of Asian descent on March 16 in Atlanta, is prompting conversations about the intersections of racism and misogyny, dispelling stereotypes aboutsex work, and inspiring activism and allyship in support of the AAPIcommunity. In this conversation, Notre Dame professors and PhD students will examine the intersectional nature of anti-Asian violence as well, discuss the roots of systemic racism, and explore the needs of AAPI communities now and in the future. Participants: Jennifer Huynh, Assistant Professor of American Studies Xian Wang, Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures and Gender Studies Sharon Yoon, Assistant Professor of Korean Studies Lailatul Fitriyah, PhD student in Theology Grace Song, PhD student in History Flora Tang, PhD student in Peace Studies, Theology, and Gender Studieshttps://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1537/thumbnail.jp

Political Governance in Post Genocide Rwanda

In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) has employed various means to consolidate power and perpetuate its position as the nation\u27s ruling party. Although many international observers have hailed Rwanda as a success story for its technocratic governance, societal reforms, and economic development, Reyntjens complicates this picture by casting light on the regime\u27s human rights abuses, social engineering projects, information management schemes, and retributive justice system.https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1141/thumbnail.jp

Political Governance in Post Genocide Rwanda

In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) has employed various means to consolidate power and perpetuate its position as the nation\u27s ruling party. Although many international observers have hailed Rwanda as a success story for its technocratic governance, societal reforms, and economic development, Reyntjens complicates this picture by casting light on the regime\u27s human rights abuses, social engineering projects, information management schemes, and retributive justice system.https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1141/thumbnail.jp

Implications of the 2016 Election for International Development, Peace, and Human Rights

Flash Panel Monday, November 21, 2016 5:00-6:00pm - C100 Hesburgh Center Auditorium The impact of the recent US election goes well beyond its domestic significance. Come engage in a dialogue with a diverse group of faculty experts exploring the implications of the election for international development, peace, and human rights. Panelists: Maurizio Albahari Associate Professor of Anthropology Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Perin Gurel Assistant Professor of American Studies Concurrent Assistant Professor of Gender Studies George Lopez Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, Professor of Peace Studies Emeritus Professor of Political Science Emeritus Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Jennifer Mason McAward Associate Professor of Law Director, Center for Civil and Human Rights Sara Sievers Associate Dean for Policy and Practice, Keough School of Global Affairs Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellowhttps://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1231/thumbnail.jp

Political Governance in Post Genocide Rwanda

In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) has employed various means to consolidate power and perpetuate its position as the nation\u27s ruling party. Although many international observers have hailed Rwanda as a success story for its technocratic governance, societal reforms, and economic development, Reyntjens complicates this picture by casting light on the regime\u27s human rights abuses, social engineering projects, information management schemes, and retributive justice system.https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1141/thumbnail.jp

Civil Rights Today: Challenges for Peace

The Kroc Institute is recognized as the 2015 recipient of the Medgar Evers Award for Politics and Peace. The award is given annually by the Walker County Honorary Committee to individuals or organizations that have made valuable contributions to politics and peace. A panel discussion, Civil Rights Today: Challenges for Peace will follow the award presentation. Featured panelists: Rev. David Lewis, Walker County Honorary Committee Walker County, Alabama; Jennifer Mason McAward, Associate Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School Acting Director, Center for Civil and Human Rights; and Dianne Pinderhughes, Notre Dame Presidential Faculty Fellow Department of Political Science Chair, Department of Africana Studies.https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1139/thumbnail.jp

Implications of the 2016 Election for International Development, Peace, and Human Rights

Flash Panel Monday, November 21, 2016 5:00-6:00pm - C100 Hesburgh Center Auditorium The impact of the recent US election goes well beyond its domestic significance. Come engage in a dialogue with a diverse group of faculty experts exploring the implications of the election for international development, peace, and human rights. Panelists: Maurizio Albahari Associate Professor of Anthropology Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Perin Gurel Assistant Professor of American Studies Concurrent Assistant Professor of Gender Studies George Lopez Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, Professor of Peace Studies Emeritus Professor of Political Science Emeritus Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Jennifer Mason McAward Associate Professor of Law Director, Center for Civil and Human Rights Sara Sievers Associate Dean for Policy and Practice, Keough School of Global Affairs Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellowhttps://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1231/thumbnail.jp

The Voting Rights Act: Past and Present

The Voting Rights Act: Past and Present Ralph Neas Former Executive Director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Tuesday, Sept. 29 12:30 PM 1130 Eck Hall Over three decade Ralph Neas has compiled an extraordinary track record of collaborative and visionary leadership, coalition building, and bipartisan legislative accomplishment. As Executive Director of the nonpartisan Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), the nation\u27s oldest and largest coalition, and then as President and CEO of the nonpartisan People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation, Neas has designed effective advocacy campaigns, including policy, communications, and grassroots organization. The Center for Civil and Human Rights Co Sponsored by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studieshttps://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1152/thumbnail.jp

Celebrate the 2018 International Day of Peace

Interested in studying peace? Curious about the status of international human rights? Join us for two days of event focused on this year\u27s United Nations International Day of Peace theme, The Right to Peace: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70. Thursday, September 20 12:30 p.m., Lecture 7:00 p.m., Film Screening Friday, September 21 International Day of Peace 11:00a a.m., A Panel of Discussion 12:30 p.m., Complimentary Lunchhttps://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1331/thumbnail.jp

Implications of the 2016 Election for International Development, Peace, and Human Rights

Flash Panel Monday, November 21, 2016 5:00-6:00pm - C100 Hesburgh Center Auditorium The impact of the recent US election goes well beyond its domestic significance. Come engage in a dialogue with a diverse group of faculty experts exploring the implications of the election for international development, peace, and human rights. Panelists: Maurizio Albahari Associate Professor of Anthropology Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Perin Gurel Assistant Professor of American Studies Concurrent Assistant Professor of Gender Studies George Lopez Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, Professor of Peace Studies Emeritus Professor of Political Science Emeritus Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Jennifer Mason McAward Associate Professor of Law Director, Center for Civil and Human Rights Sara Sievers Associate Dean for Policy and Practice, Keough School of Global Affairs Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellowhttps://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndls_posters/1231/thumbnail.jp