Promoting Human Rights in Closed, Isolated "Worst Case" Situations: the Case of North Korea

February 9th, 2022
@ 1:30pm EST
via Zoom 

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North Korea (the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea) is the 21st century version of the 19th century "Hermit Kingdom" whose socio-political system is a unique fusion of Stalinist totalitarianism and Korean feudalism. While the DPRK has limited diplomatic relations, it has strenuously sought to isolate its population from the outside world. How is it possible to document the human rights situation there, and promote the acceptance and observance of international standards?

A conversation series event featuring David Hawk, Human Rights Activist and Adjunct Lecturer


Organized by the Center for International Human Rights at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Co-Sponsored by the Master of Arts in International Crime & Justice, the Master of Arts in Human Rights, and the Minor in Human Rights at John Jay College of Criminal Justice