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News related to the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM).

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    Daphina Misiedjan awarded the Agnites Vrolik Prize

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    23 February 2018

    Mr. Dr Daphina Misiedjan, legal researcher for sustainable water management, has won the Agnites Vrolik Award on Thursday 22 February.
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    SIM Newsletter Winter edition 2018: moving ahead and staying vigilant

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    15 February 2018

    A selection of the most important news items from our researchers, plus an overview of upcoming events.
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    Lorena Sosa awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship for research on gender-based violence

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    31 January 2018

    Lorena Sosa’s project aims to address violence against individuals who challenge traditional gender norms and expectations.
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    Free Online Course on Human Rights starts 12 February 2018

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    30 January 2018

    In six weeks, you're introduced to the European Convention on Human Rights and how it is used to protect voting rights, demonstration rights and migrants.
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    Javier Couso Visiting Professor SIM and UGlobe

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    30 January 2018

    As of 1 January 2018, Javier Couso has been appointed part-time visiting professor at Utrecht University.
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    Free online course on human rights starts 12 February 2018

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    7 December 2017

    Utrecht University launches again the MOOC 'Human Rights for Open Societies - An Introduction into the European Convention on Human Rights'.
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    Book launch: The Accountability of Armed Groups under Human Rights Law’ by Katharine Fortin

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    7 November 2017

    The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights hosted a panel discussion to mark the launch of Dr Katharine Fortin’s new book.
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    Black Achievement Award for Daphina Misiedjan

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    30 October 2017

    Daphina Misiedjan (PhD School of Law) has received a Black Achievement Award. She received the Encouragement Award for young talent
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    Utrecht University and women's organization install first Dutch Professor in Human Rights Education

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    26 October 2017

    Felisa Tibbitts delivered her inaugural lecture about the importance of human rights education, its nature and its objectives.
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    UN CEDAW member visits Utrecht

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    23 October 2017

    On 16 October 2017 UN women’s rights expert Hilary Gbedemah visited Utrecht University.

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