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Human Rights Under Pressure: A Discussion with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the state of human rights at this consequential moment in history.
Human rights worldwide are under pressure from escalating conflicts, declines in democracy, rises in authoritarian populism, and persistent inequality. At the same time, the international institutions and frameworks created to support human rights has also come under attack. In this virtual program, join United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri for a candid conversation on the state of human rights around the world and the forces shaping this moment. Through an engaging discussion and interactive exchange, online participants will gain a deeper understanding of the UN’s role in advancing human rights, the responsibilities that governments bear, and the efforts being made to ensure accountability for human rights violations.
November 17, 2026
10:15 AM-11:00 AM CT