Red Ribbon Award Community Dialogue Session at the XVIII International AIDS Conference

Protecting Yourself and Promoting Your Cause: International Human Rights Mechanisms and Government Accountability for Human Rights Violations 

All States are bound to respect, protect, and promote international human rights. This 90-minute workshop will provide participants with concrete tools, litigation strategies, and advocacy materials for holding States accountable at the international level, including at the United Nations.  During this interactive session, human rights lawyers and clinicians will offer practical advice and provide concrete examples to demonstrate how grassroots activists can engage international human rights mechanisms to promote and enhance their work.

Leitner Center staff will cover topics:

• What international mechanisms are available to groups like mine?
• How can I use them to bring my work to the attention of the international community?
• How can I access these UN mechanisms from my country?
• What can they do to support our work?
• What kind of information do I need to provide to them?
• How can I use these mechanisms as a part of my advocacy strategy?
• Where can I find more information about human rights accountability?
• Who can I turn to for help in accessing these international mechanisms?