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MA Degree Programme Human Rights and Multi-level Governance
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University of Padova: applications now open for the Master's degree program in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance (HRG) - academic year 2026/2027, deadline February 2, 2026

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PhD candidates and alumni in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance, University of Padova: solidarity with the people of Iran

Grande Sala del Popolo, Pechino
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The Chinese white paper on arms control in the “new era”

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Israeli raid on Birzeit University: statement of solidarity with Birzeit University and the Global Campus of Human Rights

Prof. Li Buyun
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Prof. Li Buyun, Chinese jurist and pioneer in the research on the rule of law and human rights, passed away

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Demonstration in support of the Iranian people, Padova, January 20, 2026

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[...] since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed. Preamble, Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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Environmental peacebuilding: building peace in a changing climate. The case of EcoPeace Middle East
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Environmental peacebuilding: building peace in a changing climate. The case of EcoPeace Middle East

Environmental peacebuilding aims to use natural resources and environmental challenges shared by conflict parties as an opportunity for cooperation, in order to build long-lasting sustainable peace.
International Zero Evictions Marathon (ZEM) 2025, University of Padova, 31 October 2025
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The International Zero Evictions Marathon: A Common Platform for the Right to Housing

The International Zero Evictions Marathon (ZEM) represents a well-established initiative within the global landscape advocating for the right to housing. Originating from the collaboration between the International Alliance of Inhabitants...
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Italian Yearbook of Human Rights

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Council of Europe: for the Commissioner for Human Rights, the creation of an independent human rights institution in Italy must be a priority

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The Italian Parliament approves law introducing the crime of “femicide” (Law No. 181 of 2 December 2025)

GREVIO: “Building Trust Through Justice”
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GREVIO: “Building Trust Through Justice”, assessing Italy’s Response to violence against women in compliance with the Council of Europe Istanbul Convention

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Inclusion and Eco-Social Justice

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International Day of Peaceful Coexistence: Commitment to Peaceful Coexistence and a Safe, Inclusive World, 28 January 2026

FRA, Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions
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FRA: new report published "Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions"

energy and climate welfare event DD Forum, January 30 and 31, 2026
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"The Challenge of Climate Energy Welfare" - In Rome on January 30 and 31, 2026, two days of meetings and work on the climate crisis and social impacts of decarbonization policies

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Peace Human Rights Governance (VOL. 9, NO. 2 December, 2025)
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Peace Human Rights Governance (VOL. 9, NO. 2 December, 2025)

Human Rights and Multi-level Governance (HRG) - academic year 2026/2027: Applications now open, deadline February 2, 2026
Master Degree Programme

Human Rights and Multi-level Governance (HRG) - academic year 2026/2027: Applications now open, deadline February 2, 2026

Winter School, Tangaza University and University of Padova, 11-18 January 2026
PhD in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance

Winter School, Tangaza University and University of Padova, 11-18 January 2026

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Intervista a Issa Amro, difensore dei diritti umani palestinese, Università di Padova, Novembre 2025

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Winter school for the PhD Programme in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance, Tangaza University and University of Padova, 11-18 January 2026

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