Background

This event is aimed at reinforcing the importance of academic freedom for the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We understand that academic freedom is foundational for sustainable development, and the achievement of peace and human rights, including the right to science and creativity. It is at the heart of scientific progress, which is essential in countering local and global crises. Science, technology and innovation are called on to play a pivotal role in promoting the enjoyment of human rights across the globe and in fulfilling the promises carried out through the SDGs and the Pact for the Future. Academic freedom is also central for the advancement of other human rights and is as important to a functioning democracy as an independent judiciary, a free press, and a thriving civil society.

Organizers

This event is co-organized by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Farida Shaheed, the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA), Scholars at Risk (SAR), UNESCO, Education International, Global Student Forum, the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO), the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), the Latin American Campaign for the Right to Education (CLADE) and Open Society Foundations (OSF).

Please note that this event is English only.

Registration link.

Documents

• Concept note
• Flyer