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October 2019
Furthering Fair Housing in NYC
Join the Wagner Policy Alliance as we bring together a panel of housing policy experts to discuss today’s most pressing equity-related issues within affordable housing in New York City. Specific topics for discussion include the effects of gentrification, redlining, inclusionary zoning, and more. Panelists to be announced. Reception to follow.
Find out more »November 2019
Anthropology and Human Rights: the Impact of Sally Engle Merry
Join us at NYU School of Law for a discussion among leading experts on current issues and the far-reaching impact of Professor Sally Engle Merry’s defining contributions to law and anthropology. RSVP Schedule Human Rights and Anthropology — 9:00–10:15 a.m. Julie Billaud (Graduate Institute, Geneva) Strategizing for Relevance: NGO’s Submissions to…
Find out more »Puerto Rico Summer Uprising: What comes next?
The Summer of 2019 marked a pivotal moment in the history of people’s struggles in the island of Puerto Rico. Two weeks of massive protests culminated in the ousting of then-governor Ricardo Roselló. Our event explores how this protest was a response to humiliation, corruption, and austerity measures imposed by…
Find out more »Human Rights in Hong Kong
This event is at capacity and RSVPs have been closed. Due to the high volume of responses, an RSVP does not guarantee admission. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leading human rights activists and scholars reflect on the unfolding crisis in Hong Kong and the uses, limits, and challenges of…
Find out more »The Role of Prosecutors in Reforming the Criminal Legal System
In preparation for the 2020 district attorney elections throughout the country, this panel will discuss the need for both journalists and the public to push prosecutorial candidates to work towards ending mass incarceration and mass supervision. Panelists will also discuss the benefits and limitations of relying on prosecutors to achieve…
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