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The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) together with the Brazil Initiative at LACS feature presenters from diverse disciplines. LACS organizes and sponsors more than 50 public lectures, workshops, performances, and conferences over the course of the academic year. 

In addition to our yearly programming, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) and the Brazil Initiative at LACS are happy to consider funding requests to co-sponsor lectures, events, performances,  and activities that coincide with the center's mission to promote a broad and deep understanding of the region. Request to co-sponsor an event »
 

Social Movements, Human Rights, and Constitutional Transformations: Views from Latin America

Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
This conference considers the interplay between law and human rights activism in three Latin American nations that underwent intense national processes of constitutional transformation as a result of broad-based social movements: Brazil, Cuba, and Chile. Papers presented at the conference will examine the place of feminist, Indigenous, and Afrodescendent social movements in shaping new norms; campaigns for rights to care; and revindications of reparations and housing rights.

Friday, October 18
10–11:50 a.m.
Panel 1: Constitutional Politics and
Constitutional Culture

1–2:45 p.m.
Panel 2: Black Political Movements and the
Implementation/Interpretation of Constitutional Law

3:15–5 p.m.
Panel 3: Rights to Care/Caregivers’ Rights:
Ideals and Implementation

Saturday, October 19
10–11:50 a.m.
Panel 4: Feminist Movements and Constitutional
Politics

1–2:45 p.m.
Panel 5: Struggles for Land, Voice, and Redress:
Law and Practice
Event Type: Conference / Symposium
Tags: Human Rights, International, Latin America
Source: Happening @ Michigan from Donia Human Rights Center, International Institute, University of Michigan Law School, Program in International and Comparative Studies, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, October 19, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM  (Last)