The Story of a Banyan Tree
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The story of a Banyan Tree is a documentary that takes a look at the 9000 years of spiritual heritage of Pakistan with layers of religions and cultures that co-existed and amalgamated into a tolerant society. The essential elements of this heritage are still evident in the everyday lives of the people of Pakistan and could become significant to find solutions to the current state of affairs in the country.
Worth Reading (Apr. 20, 2015): Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue
Apr. 20, 2015 Worth Reading: Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue Forum News
Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue: “The Authoritarian Resurgence”
The Journal of Democracy April 2015 issue features a collection of articles exploring “The Authoritarian Resurgence” in Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. In “Forward to the Past in...
In the Shadows of Democracy: LGBTIQ Rights in Uganda
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In his presentation, Pepe Julian Onziema analyzed the socio-economic changes in Africa, and Uganda in particular, that have accompanied the rise of homophobia and transphobia. He provided recommendations for a locally rooted movement to protect LGBTIQ citizens and empower them to claim full citizenship.
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