Executive CommitteeThe International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies (H.R. Network) is governed by an executive committee composed of academy members from 12 countries. The Committee on Human Rights of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, D.C. serves as the H.R. Network'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 H.R. Network. See here for more information about H.R. Network participants. |
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“Many members ... affiliated with the International Human Rights Network, got to know about my case, became concerned, and actively intervened in order to obtain—in a civilized way—improvements in my confinement. For all of those humanitarian actions, I send, from the depths of my heart, my warmest thanks to all of the people who … did everything possible (and impossible) so that my release could become a reality.” (Héctor Maseda Gutiérrez, March 29, 2011)
Executive Committee of the International Human Rights Network of Academies & Scholarly Societies Issues Statement Concerning Threats to Scholars and Academic Freedom in Venezuela
September 12, 2017
The Executive Committee of the H.R. Network issued a statement on September 12, 2017 concerning continued serious threats to scholars and scholarship in Venezuela. The Executive Committee calls upon the Venezuelan government to address the critical challenges facing academics in Venezuela by ensuring that they are able to conduct research and educational activities in safety, holding accountable those who have unlawfully used force against them, and respecting and protecting internationally recognized human rights, including the right of peaceful protest. The Executive Committee further calls upon the government to safeguard the autonomy of institutions of higher learning in the country as a means to ensure continuation of Venezuela’s proud tradition of excellence in research and education. See full statement here.
Executive Committee of the International Human Rights Network of Academies & Scholarly Societies Issues Statement concerning Attack on Venezuela’s Palace of the Academies
February 8, 2017
The Executive Committee of the H.R. Network issued a statement on February 8, 2017 concerning an attack on Venezuela’s Palace of the Academies that occurred during the night of January 13, 2017 and early hours of January 14. In response, the Executive Committee calls upon the Venezuelan government to issue a strong statement of support for its scientists and academics, and for the role of the academies in Venezuelan society. The Executive Committee also urges the government to ensure that the academies receive all protection needed in order to continue their vital work. See full statement here.
September 12, 2017
The Executive Committee of the H.R. Network issued a statement on September 12, 2017 concerning continued serious threats to scholars and scholarship in Venezuela. The Executive Committee calls upon the Venezuelan government to address the critical challenges facing academics in Venezuela by ensuring that they are able to conduct research and educational activities in safety, holding accountable those who have unlawfully used force against them, and respecting and protecting internationally recognized human rights, including the right of peaceful protest. The Executive Committee further calls upon the government to safeguard the autonomy of institutions of higher learning in the country as a means to ensure continuation of Venezuela’s proud tradition of excellence in research and education. See full statement here.
Executive Committee of the International Human Rights Network of Academies & Scholarly Societies Issues Statement concerning Attack on Venezuela’s Palace of the Academies
February 8, 2017
The Executive Committee of the H.R. Network issued a statement on February 8, 2017 concerning an attack on Venezuela’s Palace of the Academies that occurred during the night of January 13, 2017 and early hours of January 14. In response, the Executive Committee calls upon the Venezuelan government to issue a strong statement of support for its scientists and academics, and for the role of the academies in Venezuelan society. The Executive Committee also urges the government to ensure that the academies receive all protection needed in order to continue their vital work. See full statement here.
12th Biennial Meeting of the Network
The H.R. Network was created in May 1993 at the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. and has met approximately every two years since then. Each meeting is hosted by a different member academy of the H.R. Network and more than 80 national academies and scholarly societies have sent representatives to at least one meeting.
The twelfth biennial meeting of the H.R. Network was held under the auspices of the National Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation of Panama (SENACYT) and the Panamanian Association for the Advancement of Science (APANAC) from October 5-8, 2016 in Panama City, Panama.
Our next biennial meeting will take place in Seoul, South Korea in late October 2018.
The twelfth biennial meeting of the H.R. Network was held under the auspices of the National Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation of Panama (SENACYT) and the Panamanian Association for the Advancement of Science (APANAC) from October 5-8, 2016 in Panama City, Panama.
Our next biennial meeting will take place in Seoul, South Korea in late October 2018.
“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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MAIN: (202) 334-3043 HRNETWORK@NAS.EDU