Activity Type:
Lecture
Reception
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Presenter:
Paul Lappalainen, Head of Equality Promotion, Office of the Swedish Equality Ombudsman
Date:
Monday, June 22, 2015 - 13:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium & Cloisters
Contact Email:
global@pitt.edu
Mr. Lappalainen is scientific advisor to UNESCO's European Coalition of Cities Against Racism, which is building a network of cities to share experiences and improve policies to fight racism, discrimination, and xenophobia. This lecture will discuss how cities around the world tackle discrimination, racism, and social exclusion and invite discussion on how we can improve our work to address these issues in our region. A reception will follow the program in the Frick Fine Arts Cloister.
UCIS Unit:
Center for Latin American Studies
European Studies Center
European Union Center of Excellence
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors:
Office of the Provost
Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
UCIS
Department of Sociology
Department of Political Science
Non-University Sponsors:
Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance