Are Human Rights Just a Western Invention?

galway | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Wednesday February 06, 2008 13:47 by Sarah Clancy - Galway One World Center

Next Tuesday, February 12th 7.30 pm ‘The Mill Debates 2008’ Series will continue in the Galway One World Centre. This month’s debate promises to be both lively and contentious, as it will discuss the possible shortcomings of Human Rights.

How could anyone object to the ideals of human rights? Since the Universal Declaration of Human rights was signed in 1948 movements and political parties from all parts of the political spectrum have paid lip service to this doctrine of human rights. On Tuesday the possibility that the situations aspired to by human rights treaties are not so universal will be debated. We are delighted to have both anthropologist -Eadaoin O’ Brien and lawyer Maria Varaki both doctoral fellows from the Irish Centre for Human Rights to present the opposing sides of this debate.
As with last month’s debate on the practice of international volunteering this one promises to be well attended with opinions strongly divided.
Following our speakers arguments the audience will have the chance to participate and discuss the issues. Light refreshments will be served and admission is free.
Contact Sarah Clancy – outreach@galwayowc.org or 086 3840973