Academic Freedom & University Autonomy in the Balkan, Black Sea & Caspian Regions: Measures & Strategies
Istanbul, Turkey, 23-24 October 2009
Istanbul Bilgi University Human Rights Law Research Centre, the Network for Education and Academic Rights (NEAR) and the Scholars at Risk (SAR) Network held a symposium and workshop on ‘Academic Freedom and University Autonomy in the Balkan, Black Sea & Caspian Regions’ on October 23-24, 2009. The events were held at Istanbul Bilgi University and supported by grants from the Foundation Open Society Institute (Zug) and the Arcadia Fund. Faculty members, human rights leaders and researchers from sixteen countries participated in the event, including representatives from Afghanistan, Croatia, Kyrgyz Republic, Iraq, Iran, Romania, Ghana, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, United Kingdom and United States. more »
SAR Calls for Letters on Behalf of Iranian Scholar Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh
6 November 2009
Scholars at Risk is gravely concerned about reports indicating that Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh, a respected international scholar and researcher, has been arrested, convicted and sentenced to over 12 years in prison. Reports indicating that an appeal may not be heard are of additional concern. SAR asks for letters, faxes and emails respectfully urging authorities to reconsider his case and ensure that an appeal be heard. more »
Iranian Nobel Winner Launches Scholars at Risk, Ireland Section
Scholars at Risk, Ireland Section Launch, 22 September 2009
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The Irish Section of Scholars at Risk was launched by Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Shirin Ebadi at an event in the Robert Emmet Threatre in Trinity College, Dublin, on the 22 September 2009. This new partnership between Universities Ireland and the global Scholars at Risk network will provide support to threatened academics around the world, including by arranging temporary placements in Ireland to allow them to safely continue their work. Robert Quinn, Executive Director of Scholars at Risk, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the launch of our Irish Section. The practical help from Irish universities that will now be available to courageous intellectual leaders at risk in many countries today will help to save lives." more »| SAR News Headlines | SAR Events |
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11/06/2009, Call for Letters on Behalf of Iranian Scholar Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh Scholars at Risk (SAR) is gravely concerned about reports indicating that Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh, a respected international scholar and researcher, has been arrested, convicted and sentenced to over 12 years in prison. Reports indicating that an appeal may... 10/29/2009, Israel Deports a Bethlehem U. Student Because She Is From Gaza A student in her final year of work at Bethlehem University was deported last night to her home in Gaza by Israeli authorities, despite appeals by the university and human-rights groups after she was arrested on Wednesday at a military checkpoint near... 10/29/2009, The United States Provides $45 Million for Higher Education Commission At a meeting with students at the Government College in Lahore today, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a $45 million American contribution to the Government of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC).
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11/14/2009, 10 Years of Human Rights at the University of Iowa The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights will celebrate its 10th year this fall with a series of speakers, films and other activities, including a conference on November 13th and 14th. SAR scholar... 10/23/2009, SAR-NEAR Workshop on Academic Freedom and University Autonomy in the Balkan, Black Sea & Caspian Regions SAR-NEAR Workshop on Academic Freedom & University Autonomy in the Balkan, Black Sea & Caspian Regions will be held in Istanbul, Turkey in partnership with Istanbul Bilgi University Human Rights Law Research... 10/23/2009, Academic Freedom in a Global Context: Scholars at Risk On Friday, October 23rd, from 4-5:30pm, Professor Irving Epstein, Professor of Educational Studies and Associate Dean of the Faculty at Illinois Wesleyan University, will present on academic freedom and... |