Human Rights Talks

A platform for social discourse

The Human Rights Talks see themselves as a platform for social discourse on current topics with human rights relevance. The events present top-class speakers to the interested public and analyse human rights challenges and socio-political trends in a differentiated manner and with professional expertise, but at the same time in an accessible way and with practical relevance. An important component of the format, in addition to substantive contributions, is the interactive audience discussion.

Here you can find the past Human Rights Talks

Who owns the world’s cultural heritage?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 01.12.2022: “Who owns the world’s cultural heritage?”

On a Collision Course: Corruption versus Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 28.04.2022: “On a Collision Course: Corruption versus Human Rights”

Ein Recht auf Bildung? COVID-19 und die Bruchlinien im System

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 02.12.2021: “Ein Recht auf Bildung? COVID-19 und die Bruchlinien im System”

In Würde sterben? Suizidhilfe zwischen Lebensschutz und Autonomie

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 22.04.2021: “In Würde sterben? Suizidhilfe zwischen Lebensschutz und Autonomie”

Covid-19 & Human Rights – Lessons learned from the pandemic

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 10.12.2020: “Covid-19 & Human Rights – Lessons learned from the pandemic”

Menschenrechte – Garantie für alle oder Bevorteilung weniger?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from26.02.2020: “Menschenrechte – Garantie für alle oder Bevorteilung weniger? – Die Wahrnehmung der Menschenrechte in Öffentlichkeit und Justiz”

Under construction”. Discussing experience with the EU Twinning instrument

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 14.03.2019: “Under construction”. Discussing experience with the EU Twinning instrument

Justice Moseneke on the Creation and Protection of a Constitutional Democracy in South Africa

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 14.05.2018: Justice Moseneke on the Creation and Protection of a Constitutional Democracy in South Africa

Does Austria need an election reform?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 15.03.2018: Does Austria need an election reform?

Cyber-Violence – Same story, new guise?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 14.09.2017: Cyber-Violence – Same story, new guise?

Community Policing – people’s police or a policing people?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 16.05.2017: Community Policing – people’s police or a policing people?

Two steps forward and one step back on the road to human rights based drug policy in Austria

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 16.03.2017: Two steps forward and one step back on the road to human rights based drug policy in Austria

Holes in the safety net: Do Austrian social policies deliver?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 15.11.2016: Holes in the safety net: Do Austrian social policies deliver?

Human rights under pressure – Exceptional circumstances as the new normal in Europe

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 18.10.2016 : Human rights under pressure – Exceptional circumstances as the new normal in Europe?

Saving the world with art?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 19.05.2016: Saving the world with art?

Law as a driver of societal change

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 19.05.2015: Law as a driver of societal change

Human Rights between Religions and Culture

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 14.04.2015: Human Rights between Religions and Culture

Human Rights & Global Capitalism: David vs. Goliath?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 26.03.2015: Human Rights & Global Capitalism: David vs. Goliath?

Menschenrechte hinter Gittern?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 9.12.2014: Menschenrechte hinter Gittern?

Responsibility to Protect? Humanitarian intervention from the perspective of victims of armed conflicts

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 14.04.2014: Responsibility to Protect? Humanitarian intervention from the perspective of victims of armed conflicts

Ukraine quo vadis?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 25.03.2014: Ukraine quo vadis?

A Matter of Justice? Human Rights in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 21.01.2014: A Matter of Justice? Human Rights in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Victims of violence seeking for asylum in Austria

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 19.11.2013: Victims of violence seeking for asylum in Austria

Nothing can justify torture – From Legal Prohibition to Enforcement and Implementation

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 25.06.2013: Nothing can justify torture – From Legal Prohibition to Enforcement and Implementation

A Life on Hold – Refugee Resettlements in the EU

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 18.04.2013: A Life on Hold – Refugee Resettlements in the EU

BettlerInnen – Rechtssubjekte zweiter Klasse?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 21.03.2013: BettlerInnen – Rechtssubjekte zweiter Klasse?

Access to the Labour Market for Asylum Seekers?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 7.03.2013: Access to the Labour Market for Asylum Seekers?

International Economy and Social Rights – an Antagonism?

HUMAN RIGHTS TALK from 26.01.2012: International Economy and Social Rights – an Antagonism?