Great Decisions: The Future of Human Rights and International Law

Addressing topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Lecture Series is America's largest discussion program on foreign affairs. The series of six Great Decisions Lectures at the Mauthe Center continues a longstanding collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and St. Norbert College, with faculty from both institutions contributing to the selection of speakers and the discussions themselves.

This week's topic is "Future of Human Rights and International Law." The description from the Foreign Policy Association states, "As democracy and human rights retreat globally—and the U.S. pulls back—how can civil society and legal norms remain effective in a divided world? What is the role and force of international law in this era of impunity?"

Our speaker will be Dr. Robert A. Pyne, Program Director at the Mauthe Center. Dr. Pyne was for many years a professor of theology before joining a Nairobi-based NGO, where he led the development and delivery of curriculum for peacebuilding in eight countries of sub-Saharan Africa. He then spent almost fifteen years at St. Norbert College, teaching courses on peace and conflict and human rights while serving as Senior Director of Community Engagement and Director of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice & Public Understanding.

This hybrid event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to attend in person if you are able! If you prefer to attend virtually, register for the Zoom webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qSFNqHFBTSCInMBU9ukMiQ