The Future of the Right to Science

The webinar was recorded and can be viewed here.

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Next week, Science for Democracy is hosting a webinar on the Future of the Right to Science, to commemorate UNESCO’s World Science Day for Peace and Development.

The webinar will take place on Monday, November 11th at 19:00 CET. Several of the most involved jurists and dedicated experts in the field will share their insights, opinions, and expertise around the vital Right to Science.

The following esteemed speakers will be joining us:

Laura Convertino: Academic Clinic Fellow, King’s College London; President of Science for Democracy.

Cesare Romano: Professor of Law and Director of the International Human Rights Center, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Mikel Mancisidor: Professor of International Law, University of Deusto; Member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Yvonne Donders: Professor of International Human Rights Law, University of Amsterdam; Member of the UN Human Rights Committee.

Helle Porsdam: UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights; Professor of History and Cultural Rights, University of Copenhagen.

Monika Plozza: Senior Research Associate and Lecturer, University of Lucerne.

Andrea Boggio: Professor of Legal Studies and Fellow of the Center for Health and Behavioral Sciences, Bryant University.


The two-hour debate will also provide an opportunity to present the recently published book, The Human Right to Science – History, Development, and Normative Content by Cesare Romano and Andrea Boggio

The event is co-hosted by Associazione Luca Coscioni and Eumans.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/mumj7pw