Witchcraft and Human Rights One of the four distinct “streams” of the conference will focus on the impact that the belief in “witchcraft” The conference presents a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the driving forces behind We wish to attract a wide variety of international speakers from diverse backgrounds, including academia, Proposals (paper: 250 words, panel/other format: 500 words) including a 50-word bio for each contributor
is having on the ability of individuals from across the world to enjoy their human rights. Widespread
abuses of human rights continue to take place in diverse countries, cultures and societies due to the belief
in so-called “witchcraft”. The most vulnerable members of society – women, children and the elderly – are
often the targets of serious abuse. According to Phillip Alston, the former UN Special Rapporteur on
Extrajudicial Summary or Arbitrary Executions: “In too many settings, being classified as a witch is
tantamount to receiving a death sentence.” However, to date this issue has received neither vigorous
academic analysis nor adequate attention from human rights organisations.
17th century witchcraft accusations and to draw parallels with the modern-day witch-hunts and resultant
rights abuses that take place in countries around the world today.
civil society and media, as well as those who have suffered witchcraft related human rights abuse.
Applications for papers need not focus overtly on academic studies of the issues. Proposals for
contributions which go beyond the conventional academic format are welcome. All proposals should fit
under one or more of the following headings:
should be sent to the conference team by 1 December 2011 to capturingwitches@lancaster.ac.uk.
Decisions on submissions will be made by 31 January 2012.
‘Capturing Witches: Histories, Stories, Images 400 years after the Lancashire Witches’
Articles:
Link :
http://www.crin.org/docs/Witchcraft%20and%20Human%20Rights%20Stream%20Call%20for%20Papers.pdf
Countries
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