Governments around the world increasingly influence public opinion in favor of authoritarianism by portraying human rights as a foreign concept in direct conflict with the traditional values of the people and local culture. In response, civil society organizations and activists are finding innovative ways to create a demand for human rights from broader communities.
A diverse group of experts will discuss the findings from recent research on the effectiveness of human rights campaigns, present relevant examples of successful campaigns that raise public awareness, and discuss strategies for developing and executing campaigns that aim to promote human rights.
Speakers:
Laura Adams
USAID Democracy Fellow
Institute of International Education
Chantal Agarwal
Senior Program Manager, Latin America and the Caribbean
ABA Rule of Law Initiative
Mason Ingram
Global Director, Governance
Pact
Annie Callaway
Advocacy Manager
Enough Project
Vukasin Petrovic
Senior Director for Strategy
Freedom House
Jeremy Pittman
Deputy Field Director
Human Rights Campaign
