Sumários

The French Muslim Veil Affair

13 Abril 2026, 18:00 • Miguel Vale de Almeida

The French Muslim Veil Affair s analysed by Talal Asad. Other cases of Human Rights debates and conflicts around Islamic dress. Alternative approaches by Saba Mahmood.

Paradoxo da Democracia

26 Março 2026, 18:00 • Catarina Fróis

Discussão de capítulos dos livros Extremism, Society and the State e Democracy's Paradox. Populism and its Contemporary Crisis

"Intimidade cultural", populismo e extremismo: o paradoxo da democracia

Presentations on 3 Human Rights statements

23 Março 2026, 18:00 • Miguel Vale de Almeida

The African Charter of Human Rights, the Declaration on Indigenous Rights, and the Yogjakarta Principles

Seminário Cidadania, Pertença e Desigualdade

19 Março 2026, 18:00 • Catarina Fróis

Discussão e debate dos textos:

"As Perplexidades dos Direitos do Homem" - Hannah Arendt

"Citizenship" - Sian Lazar

"Compassion and Repression: The Moral Economy of Immigration Policies in France" - Didier Fassin

Multicultural approaches

16 Março 2026, 18:00 • Miguel Vale de Almeida

Multicultural approaches to Human Rights and their challenges to universality