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Silencing Scientists and Health Workers during the Pandemic: Webinar Series

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This virtual series, hosted by the Committee on Human Rights (CHR) of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine, examined the problem of threats and other attacks on scientists and health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with implications for freedom of expression, the right to information, and other internationally protected human rights.

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Beyond the Pandemic: Addressing Attacks on Researchers and Health Professionals

  • April 11, 2023
  • 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (EDT)
  • Webcast
  • Past

The Committee on Human Rights (CHR) of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine gathered experts to explore practical steps that scienti...

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Constructing a Human Rights Framework for Online Health-Related Speech

  • October 26, 2022
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Opening Remarks: Dr. Carlos del Rio, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Global Health and Epidemiology, Emory University School of Medicine; International Secretary, U.S. National Academy of Medicin...

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Reflections on Science Communication & Human Rights amid Public Health Emergencies

  • October 20, 2022
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Chair, Prof. Helle Porsdam, Professor of Law and Humanities and UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights, Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen Dr. Bina Venkatar...

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Censorship and the Right to Information during the Pandemic

  • September 29, 2022
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Chair, Dr. Vivi Stavrou, Executive Secretary, Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science, International Science Council Mr. Joel Simon, Research Fellow, Tow Center for Digital Journalism, Col...

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Global Patterns of COVID-19-related Violence against Health Workers

  • September 21, 2022
  • 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Chair, Dr. Michele Heisler, Medical Director, Physicians for Human Rights; Professor of Internal Medicine and of Public Health, University of Michigan Ms. Clarisse Delorme, Senior Policy Advisor, Wor...

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