Executive Committee
The International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies (IHRN) is governed by an executive committee composed of members from 12 academies around the world. The Committee on Human Rights of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, D.C. serves as the IHRN's secretariat. Participants
National academies and scholarly societies that have human rights committees or an interest in human rights issues are invited to participate in the IHRN. Learn more about IHRN participants. |
Statements
The Executive Committee makes occasional public statements on issues related to the mandate of the IHRN and it encourages members to support and publicize them. Resources
Learn more about the ways in which national academies around the world are integrating human rights activities into their work. |
In the Spotlight
Human Rights & COVID-19
Virtual Public Event
The IHRN, together with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), has launched a virtual public event highlighting key rights-related challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event, containing pre-recorded presentations and webinars, addresses topics such as the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on communities of color in the United States; the consequences of COVID-19 response measures in South Africa for socio-economic human rights; and the broader implications of COVID-19 for the right to health and social justice.
Virtual Public Event
The IHRN, together with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), has launched a virtual public event highlighting key rights-related challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event, containing pre-recorded presentations and webinars, addresses topics such as the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on communities of color in the United States; the consequences of COVID-19 response measures in South Africa for socio-economic human rights; and the broader implications of COVID-19 for the right to health and social justice.
Repository
Through their research and other activities, many national academies are examining the connections between science, engineering, health and human rights and working to promote rights-based approaches to the pandemic.
To highlight this important work, the IHRN has also launched a repository with selected academy activities independently produced in this area.
Through their research and other activities, many national academies are examining the connections between science, engineering, health and human rights and working to promote rights-based approaches to the pandemic.
To highlight this important work, the IHRN has also launched a repository with selected academy activities independently produced in this area.
Reconciling Civil Liberties and Public Health in the Response to COVID-19: A Policy Briefing by the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has produced a Policy Briefing that examines various rights engaged by COVID-19 response strategies, including the right to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, liberty and security, and privacy. The authors emphasize the need to ensure that measures taken are supported by the best available evidence and are regularly recalibrated to avoid unnecessary interference with civil liberties, in line with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This Policy Briefing was published in connection with the RSC Task Force on COVID-19. Established by the President of the RSC in April 2020, the Task Force has a mandate to "provide evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery from COVID-19".
For other publications exploring the implications of the pandemic for social justice and human rights, see the RSC's COVID-19 Resources page on the academy's website. Relevant publications include essays on the impact of COVID-19 in racialized communities and informed perspectives on issues such as domestic violence and the impact on immigrants and indigenous communities, including indigenous women.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has produced a Policy Briefing that examines various rights engaged by COVID-19 response strategies, including the right to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, liberty and security, and privacy. The authors emphasize the need to ensure that measures taken are supported by the best available evidence and are regularly recalibrated to avoid unnecessary interference with civil liberties, in line with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This Policy Briefing was published in connection with the RSC Task Force on COVID-19. Established by the President of the RSC in April 2020, the Task Force has a mandate to "provide evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery from COVID-19".
For other publications exploring the implications of the pandemic for social justice and human rights, see the RSC's COVID-19 Resources page on the academy's website. Relevant publications include essays on the impact of COVID-19 in racialized communities and informed perspectives on issues such as domestic violence and the impact on immigrants and indigenous communities, including indigenous women.
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IHRN Executive Committee Condemns Attacks on Medics in the United States
The Executive Committee of the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies has issued a public statement condemning targeted attacks on medical workers during protests in the United States. Read the full statement. |
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“No words are enough to express my recognition to the efforts of the members of your Institutions and those of the International Network on my behalf…I am convinced that I owe my release in a great extent to all of you.” (Oscar Espinosa Chepe, March 22, 2005)
Contact Us
To contact the secretariat of the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies, please send an email to hrnetwork@nas.edu or call us at the telephone number below.
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