Conference
Intergenerational Justice and Human Rights in a time of Planetary Crises in Africa
- Graça Machel
- Date
- Friday 27 October 2023
- Time
- Location
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Academiegebouw
Rapenburg 73
2311 GJ Leiden - Room
- Great Auditorium and Senate Room
Dr Graça Machel will speak about her work and, together with researchers from Leiden University, the UN and the African Studies Centre, discuss and reflect on the theme of Intergenerational Justice and Human Rights in a time of planetary crises in Africa in a series of cross-disciplinary and reflective discussions on health, development and well-being in Africa.
Dr Machel is a prominent African stateswoman and humanitarian. She has played a significant role in advocating the rights and well-being of women and children globally. In 2021, Leiden University awarded her with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her exceptional contribution in the field of children's rights.
Great Auditorium
09.30 - 10.15
Public lecture by Dr Graça Machel
With an introduction by Rector Magnificus Professor Hester Bijl. The address will be followed by reflections by Professor Ann Skelton, Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, and by Lucy Opoka LLM.
10.15 - 10.55
Coffee break
Opportunity to meet Dr Machel in person
Senate Room
11.00 - 12.00
Discussion on Intergenerational Justice and Human Rights in a time of Planetary Crises in Africa
Session I - What does intergenerational justice mean from a human rights perspective?
Moderated by Professor Ton Liefaard, UNICEF Chair in Children's Rights
Speakers:
Dr. Shimelis Tsegaye– Director Programmes, Africa Child Policy Forum
Dr. Carolien Jacobs, Assistant Professor, Van Vollenhoven Institute, Leiden University
Visiting Prof. Dr. Mikiko Otani – Former Chairperson of the Committee on the Rights of the Child
12.00 - 12.15
Break
12.15 - 13.30
Discussion on Intergenerational Justice and Human Rights in a time of Planetary Crises in Africa
Session II What does justice mean in a time of planetary crisis in Africa?
Moderated by Professor Marleen Dekker, Director of the African Studies Centre
Prof. Dr. Mirjam de Bruijn, Leiden University
Prof. Dr. Marja Spierenburg, Liveable Planet, Leiden University
Dr. Lidewyde Berckmoes, African Studies Centre
Dr. Akinyinka Akinyoade African Studies Centre