Distinguished Speaker Series | Síofra O'Leary & César Rodríguez-Garavito

  • Monday, March 23, 2026
  • 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Over the last two years, the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice has curated the Future of Rights and Governance (FORGE) program, a unique space for reflection and innovation that brings together researchers and practitioners from around the world. The Center will expand FORGE’s programming through a flagship initiative: the FORGE Distinguished Speaker Series. The series features leading thinkers and doers across topics, disciplines and geographies whose work offer promising responses to the fundamental challenges to global rights and justice, from AI and geopolitical shifts to ecological emergencies and social inequalities. 

The first event features: 

  • Síofra O'Leary
    Former Judge and President of the European Court of Human Rights
  • César Rodríguez-Garavito
    Chair, Center for Human Rights & Global Justice
    Professor of Law, NYU School of Law

Hosted at NYU School of Law, these public events are structured as participatory and thought-provoking conversations. 

Register to join us!

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