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Conference Announcement Theme: Group Autonomy and Its Critics Subtitle: Human Rights Perspectives Type: International Conference Institution: Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo Location: Oslo (Norway) Date: 7.–8.12.2012 __________________________________________________ The main objectives of the conference are to encourage - interdisciplinary and international reflection and exchange on core human rights dilemmas pertaining to group autonomy - publication of articles in a separate volume, or as individual papers in recognized journals The conference aims to raise public awareness on human rights issues which are key concerns of researchers and programs at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. Main questions to be addressed Human rights include rights to self-determination of indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, linguistic groups, and religious or life stance communities in various matters. They provide basis for limitations on group autonomy, e.g. out of concern for other human rights. The conference will address the following main question: When, and why, do human rights allow for, or require, limits on group autonomy? Cases and issues that may be addressed The Organizing Committee suggests that a main focus should be on cases in Norway, Canada, China, and Indonesia, though examples from other parts of the world are welcome. These four states represent diversity as regards state organization (unitary, federal, democratic, or one-party states) and they present a variety of autonomy issues concerning indigenous peoples, other ethnic minorities, and faith communities. Furthermore, these countries are at the core of ongoing research and program activities at the NCHR. The specific cases to be addressed at the conference are not yet finally determined. The selection of cases shall be settled by the Organizing Committee in consultation with invited speakers and panelists. There will be three thematic sessions: 1. Nation-building and recognition of peoples’ rights: Core dilemmas of language policies and regional autonomy 2. Are group autonomy rights bad for women? Women’s rights and the rights to self-determination of indigenous peoples’ and of religious groups: Dilemmas and conflicts 3. Manifestations of group commitments and practices in the public sphere For more information please visit: http://www.jus.uio.no/smr/om/aktuelt/arrangementer/2012/group-autonomy.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
