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Conference: The Importance of United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies: A Look Back and a Look Forward

  • Revitalization of democracy and human rights

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Date and time

  • Tuesday, July 28, 2026
  • 11:45 - 13:00

Place of celebration

Santo Domingo Convent

  • Santo Domingo Street, 7
    38207, San Cristobal de La Laguna

Description

The presentation will address the evolution and contribution of United Nations human rights treaty bodies to the promotion, protection, and guarantee of fundamental rights globally. From a historical and forward-looking perspective, it will analyze their achievements, challenges, and prospects for reform, highlighting their essential role in strengthening the rule of law, improving accountability, and contributing to the revitalization of democracy and human rights.

Speakers

Ana Peláez Narváez

Ana Peláez Narváez

Former president and current expert of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

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