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A2K and Human Rights
A2K and Human Rights
Speakers
Molly K. Beutz, New York Law SchoolCaroline Dommen, 3D - Trade, Human Rights, Equitable Economy
Marisella Ouma, African Copyright and Access to Knowledge Network
Moderating: Ibrahim Salama, OHCHR
Monday, 8 September, 11h30 - 13h00
This panel will examine the relationship between human rights and A2K. In particular, it will consider how human rights can be affected by impediments to A2K, and how human rights mechanisms can be harnessed in support of the objectives of A2K. The presentations on the panel, which will include case studies, will be both insightful and educational for both the A2K community and the human rights community. Many people from the latter community will be in Geneva to attend the sessions of the Human Rights Council.
The questions to be addressed will include:
- What are the conceptual and practical links between human rights and A2K?
- In which ways do intellectual property laws, rules, practices and policy impact important human rights such as the right to education, health, information and the right to take part in cultural life?
- How can human rights tools, processes and mechanisms be harnessed to promote and support A2K goals?
