Dusk or a New Dawn? The Future of the United Nations Human Rights System | A Conversation with United Nations Independent Experts
Austin 111 West, HLS Campus
18 Everett St.
Cambridge
Thu., Apr. 2, 2026, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. 
The UN human rights system remains a central pillar of the international legal order, yet it is navigating a period of unprecedented institutional, political, and financial pressure. From mounting geopolitical tensions to direct challenges to its legitimacy, the architecture of global accountability is being tested like never before.
Are we witnessing a gradual erosion of this vital system, or a necessary phase of adaptation and renewal?
To explore this fundamental question, the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School is bringing together UN Independent Experts Benyam Dawit Mezmur, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, and Viviana Krsticevic for a candid discussion. Join us as we examine the current pressures confronting these mechanisms and explore pathways to strengthen international oversight in an era of complex global crises.
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Gazette Classification: Law, Social Sciences
Organization/Sponsor: Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School (HRP)
Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
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