Past Lecture Series

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30APR 2026
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FAU CHREN Human Rights Colloquia – Overview 2026
Organized by the FAU Research Center for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU CHREN), our inter- and transdisciplinary Human Rights Colloquium brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss pressing issues in human rights research and practice. Events are invitation-only and organized on a rolling basis. Overview FAU CHREN Human Rights Colloquia 2026 “The implications of Türkiye’s withdrawal […]Organized by the FAU Research Center for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU CHREN), our inter- and transdisciplinary Human Rights Colloquium brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss pressing issues in human rights research and practice. Events are invitation-only and organized on a rolling basis. Overview FAU CHREN Human Rights Colloquia 2026 “The implications of Türkiye’s withdrawal […]
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20FEB 2026
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Human Rights Colloquium: “The implications of Türkiye’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention” with Dr Janina Heaphy
On 14 January 2026, CHREN hosted a Human Rights Colloquium with Dr. Janina Heaphy. Dr. Heaphy offered an analysis of Türkiye’s 2021 withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, framing the move within a broader trend of democratic backsliding. The session centred on two research projects, focusing on one hand on Türkiye’s strategic use of stigma balancing amid […]
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19FEB 2026
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Recap: Michael Krennerich Memorial Lecture 2026
In memory of the former scientific director and co-founder of the FAU Research Center for Human Rights (FAU CHREN), the first Michael Krennerich Memorial Lecture took place on 6 February 2026. The lecture was given by Professor Christina Binder from the Universität der Bundeswehr Munich. The title of the lecture was: ‘Menschenrechte in Zeiten der […]
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21JAN 2026
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Human Rights Colloquium: “Presumption of Innocence under China’s ‘National Conditions’” with Dr Alexandra Kaiser
On 21 January 2026, FAU CHREN hosted Dr Alexandra Kaiser’s book launch, chaired by Professor Eva Pils. Dr Kaiser’s book on Presumption of Innocence under China’s ‘National Conditions’ examines one of the most controversial legal principles in Chinese criminal justice: the presumption of innocence. Dr Alexandra Kaiser looked behind the scenes of law-making, as well […]
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19DEC 2025
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FAU CHREN Year in Review 2025
We look back on an eventful year 2025 that was marked by major changes, shared successes, as well as scientific and personnel developments. Cluster of Excellence “Transforming Human Rights” A special milestone was the funding approval for the DFG Cluster of Excellence ‘Transforming Human Rights,’ which represents a decisive step forward for the further development […]
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11DEC 2025
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Human Rights Colloquium: “Forced separation – do we need a new legal category?” with Dr. Rainer Huhle
On 10 December 2025, CHREN hosted Dr. Rainer Huhle’s talk, chaired by Dr. Janina Heaphy, for a lively colloquium event exploring the profound and systematic nature of forced separation. The session situated the concept of forced separation within a broad historical and contemporary framework. Dr. Huhle characterized these practices as significant human rights violations with […]
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