Revitalising Democracy and Human Rights

The II Campus Internacional Ciudad de La Laguna hosts a course on democratic revitalisation and human rights, bringing together leading figures from the judiciary, academia and international arena to examine poverty, equality, the rule of law and global challenges. The programme includes lectures, debates and a closing address by Baltasar Garzón. 27 July — Teatro Leal, San Cristóbal de La Laguna 10:00 · Institutional opening Speakers: Luis Yeray Gutiérrez Pérez, Francisco Javier García Rodríguez, Humberto Orán Cury. 10:15–12:00 · Lecture by Juan Manuel Fernández Martínez 'La Audiencia Nacional, Guardian of the Rule of Law' Following contributions: Ana Palacio — Human rights, the rule of law and democratic renewal. Ángel Gabilondo — Democratic quality and fundamental rights. 28 July — Convento de Santo Domingo 10:00–11:15 · Lecture by Elena Carolina Díaz Galán 'Eradicating Poverty: An Essential Goal of the International Community from a Human Rights Perspective' 11:45–13:00 · Lecture by Ana Peláez Narváez 'The Importance of United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies: A Past and Future Perspective' 13:00–14:15 · Panel discussion 'Revitalising Democracy and Human Rights: The Debate' Participants: Daniel Montesdeoca Rodríguez, María del Carmen Barranco Avilés, Margarita Ramos Quintana, Ruth Martinón Quintero. 30 July — Teatro Leal 12:30–13:30 · Closing lecture by Baltasar Garzón Real 'Defending Human Rights to Protect Democracy' Academic directors: Rafael de Asís Roig and José Luis Rivero Ceballos.