Setting the standard - A Special Event at Books & Company

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Historians might disagree - and they might very well be correct - but it is, nevertheless, difficult to think of a time when the world felt as much on edge as it does right now.

Should Donald Trump get elected in November (and Narendra Modi next month), we will have authoritarian strongmen ruling India, China, Russia, and The United States - not to mention the less than democratically minded leaders wreaking havoc elsewhere.

What this will mean for the future of the world remains to be seen, and while it is essential to remain optimistic, there is, as it stands, much reason to fear for the lives of the more fragile communities, the oppressed, the minorities and the unsafe.

As a result, there has never been a more important time to be aware of, to focus - or indeed insist - upon adherence to Human Rights and the Rule of Law. 

It is therefore with immense pleasure that we round out this Spring season’s events calendar by inviting you to a very special conversation with Elaine Pearson, Director of Human Rights Watch Asia, on 
 

Wednesday, June 12
19:00 - 21:00 

Elaine will talk about how she came to work in the field of Human Rights, and the importance of the work in today’s world. We will discuss her exciting her new book, 'Chasing Wrongs and Rights', and get a front row seat to the inner workings of the UN committees as well as the front lines. 

To sign up and read more about the event, please click below or visit our events page.

Kind regards,
Isabella and your friendly team at Books & Company