Censorship and surveillance in the Middle East
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Political scientist Yuree Noh’s research tackles the tools of repression used by authoritarian regimes.
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The digital divide
U researcher co-authors paper on disproportionate impacts of barriers to internet access.
Read MoreRace, place and the politics of pollution
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Robert Bullard will discuss the ways that justice, sustainability and human rights are inextricably linked.
Read MoreNever again is now
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Lecture and art exhibit to focus on remembering and reaffirming commitment to protecting civil rights.
Read MoreREFUGEE MOBILITY
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Speaker offers a new model treaty for migrant and refugee mobility.
Read MoreYOUNG LEADERS CREATING CHANGE
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Nubia Peña, recent College of Law graduate, was selected as one of the top 25 law students in the country by National Jurist magazine for her commitment to social justice, empowering marginalized communities and developing new young leaders of color.
Read MoreARTISTS AS ADVOCATES
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Author of “The Color Purple,” Alice Walker, and acclaimed filmmaker Pratibha Parmar to visit the U discussing women’s rights and human rights.
Read MoreLOBBYING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
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U law student describes her experiences interning with the South African Human Rights Commission.
Read MoreSPRING BREAKERS TURN TO SERVICE
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This week 143 University of Utah students will devote more than 5,000 hours of service around the western U.S. and Canada through the U’s Alternative Breaks program organized through the Bennion Community Services Center.
Read MoreConflict, health and healing
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The Tanner Center for Human Rights at the University of Utah will examine the long-term health consequences of exposure to conflict, including effects on veterans, children and victims of discrimination at its annual conference, Feb. 18-19.
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