​The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the two subsequent International Covenants and the European Convention are foundational documents perceived to lay down the cornerstone provisions of what human rights are. These lists provided a map to navigate the problems of the time. Today’s context, however, is very different. As a result, these lists can no longer be viewed as sacred. They need re-evaluation for the future.

With the advent of technology and globalisation, human rights today is not the same what it used to be when UDHR and the other foundational documents were adopted. Today, advocacy is not enough and there is a needed shift towards monitoring and implementation. Human Rights must change to become tools which stimulate critical discussion and debate in the present, helping to carve a new vision for today’s future as opposed to continuing with that of the 20th century. Thought in such a way, human rights can emerge as not a thing of the past, but of the future.

During the fourth weekend of March 2019, World Law Forum will create a platform to engage people to discuss their future on human rights on three critical topics that will shape the definition of human rights in the next few years.
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22 MARCH [DAY 01] |  ARBITRATION OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DISPUTES

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AGENDA

SPEAKERS

• Resolving Business and Human Rights Disputes: The Experience So Far​
• What's in it for the Corporations?
• Dealing with Forum Shopping: Should only pro-human rights jurisdictions be eligible as seat?
• Whether BHR disputes meet the "commercial relationship" requirements?
• ​BHR Arbitration: Shades of Grey

TBA

​TICKETS

Professionals: £250
Young Professionals: £150
Students: £75

23 MARCH [DAY 02] |  THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAINS

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AGENDA

SPEAKERS

• Collaborating to Combat Human Trafficking
• Empowering Company and Workers through Technology
• Blockchain and its impact on the Future of Supply Chains
• The Introduction of Participatory Social Audits
• Transparency in Supply Chains
• 'Slave-free' product as a USP for businesses

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​TICKETS

Professionals: £250
Young Professionals: £150
Students: £75

WHY ATTEND?

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​Inspire yourself with fresh ideas from leaders

Learn about the disruptive tools that will
​be common-place tomorrow

Discover what role does technology place in protecting human rights

Hear cross-industry case studies to transform your own supply chain

Discover the impact that Brexit will have
​on human rights

Learn if International Arbitration is the answer to resolving BHR disputes

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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• ​Lawyers
• Manufacturers, Retailers and Suppliers
• Academics
• Government Officials
• Representatives and Supporters of NGOs
• Supply Chain Management Consultants
• IT Professionals
• ​Social Audit Professionals
• Law Students
  
• ​Business Students
  

REGISTRATIONS

Registrations open on the 10th of December 2018 (World Human Rights Day)​