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25MAR 2026
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Academic Freedom Index – Update 2026
University autonomy in the U.S. lags far behind that of its peer group Academic Freedom Index published Institutional autonomy is essential for safeguarding academic freedom. Globally, it remains relatively stable, with notable exceptions in democracies that are becoming increasingly authoritarian. This year’s report on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI), based on a project by researchers […]
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24MAR 2026
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Book Launch: ‘Climate Justice. Resisting Marginalisation’
The edited volume Climate Justice: Resisting Marginalisation (Cambridge University Press, Open Access) was recently published, examining the impacts of climate change on marginalized communities worldwide and the various forms of resistance to these impacts. A digital book launch is scheduled for 9 April 2026. The book was co-edited by Eklavya Vasudev (FAU CHREN/IDP BHR alumnus), […]
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02FEB 2026
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Book Presentation: Enforced Disappearances: On Universal Responses to a Worldwide Phenomenon
New edited volume co-edited by Prof. Dr. Grażyna Baranowska The edited volume Enforced Disappearances: On Universal Responses to a Worldwide Phenomenon (Cambridge University Press, 2025) has recently been published, addressing enforced disappearances as a global human rights issue. To mark the publication, a public online book presentation will take place on 10 February 2026, hosted by […]
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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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28OCT 2025
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Reflecting the Book Launch: „Feminist Judgments“ at FAU CHREN
On October 13, 2025, FAU CHREN hosted a book launch followed by a panel discussion on “Feminist Judgments: Reimagining the International Criminal Court.” The editors Prof. Dr. Louise Chappell, Dr. Kcasey McLoughlin, and Dr. Suzanne Varall were guests at FAU CHREN, along with numerous speakers. The event was organized by the FAU Research Center for Human […]
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