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Human Rights in the 21st Century: Developing Rights in the Developing World. @Midlands3Cities & @rightsbeacon

University of Birmingham, England
Joined January 2017
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During Friday's Conference, Amy Conkerton-Darby (@PTRBirmingham) presented her paper discussing human rights discourse for marriage equality and beyond #DevelopingRights2k18
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Last week's conference featured @PTRBirmingham s Emily Walsh presenting her paper on dementia, sexuality, and consent #DevelopingRights2k18
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Friday's conference featured a number of brilliant PGR speakers, including @bhamlaw s own @AndreasPrez presenting on the challenges of balancing security and human rights.
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On Friday @bhamlaw s own Stefanos Xenofontos presented his paper, asking: Does the European Court of Human Rights need a reality check? #DevelopingRights2k18
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Presenting at our panel yesterday, @AKSearle (@unibirmingham) asks some pertinent questions around the connection between SDGs and colonialism #DevelopingRights2k18
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Yesterday's conference panel featured a lot of fascinating contributions, including @rightsbeacon's @BethJackson1x on slavery with focus on fish farming practices in Bangladesh #DevelopingRights2k18
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Brilliant talk by our PhD student @BethJackson1x on slavery, the environment and the SDGs, focusing on fish farms in Bangladesh - at the @HumanRtsConf17 today on panel chaired by @robinbrierley #DevelopingRights2k18
Keynote by @zoetrodd director of @rightsbeacon on importance of ending slavery for achievement of #SDGs &, interestingly, realising economic benefits. Lots of impactful transdisciplinary research that puts survivors at the centre. #Empowerment #humanrights #DevelopingRights2k18
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Registration desk is on the second floor of the Arts Building. We’re looking forward to meeting you all. #DevelopingRights2k18
We’re looking forward to welcoming all our conference delegates! 😁 want to tweet about the conference? Use the hashtag #DevelopingRights2k18
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Limited number of tickets have come available for our conference (20th July, UoB). Conf free & food/drink provided. Participants eligible for a post-conference funding pot (for projects on modern slavery). To claim a ticket, comment below or email [email protected]
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We're delighted to welcome @robinbrierley from the @WestMidsASN as co-chair of our roundtable discussion. #M3CHR18
** DEADLINE TODAY ** PhD students, it's your last chance to submit an abstract. Make sure you don't miss out! ✍️ bit.ly/2GPNKj6
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Fully funded PhD opportunity with a focus on the quality and safety of healthcare for survivors of modern slavery. Apply by 9th March. tinyurl.com/ydcosecg @CLAHRC_EM @E_Rowley @dr_waring
** DEADLINE FRIDAY ** ⏱️ PGRs, hurry, get your abstracts in for human rights in the 21st century: developing rights in a developing world! 🗺️ Join our roundtable discussion on #SDGs with @zoetrodd from @rightsbeacon and @KatharineBryant from @WalkFreeFdn. @Midlands3Cities
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To apply, please send the following to [email protected] by Friday 18th May 1. A brief description of your current research. 2. A summary indicating which SDGs you see this research connecting to and questions/issues that you'd like to see considered by the panel.
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Applications will be blind-reviewed and decisions will be announced Monday 18th June. Accepted panel speakers will be eligible for 1. Limited travel bursury. 2. Post-conference funding pot (worth between £500-£2000) for projects linked to modern slavery and related issues.