Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law – CultHum
Action: Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Modules 2022
The Jean Monnet Module “Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law” (CultHum) aims at developing teaching and research activity and spreading knowledge about the international and European legal framework on cultural diversity and the protection of fundamental human rights. Integral part of the Project is the course “Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law”, taught by Prof. Bonfanti (IUS13, 6 ECTS, https://www.unimi.it/en/education/degree-programme-courses/2023/cultural-diversity-and-human-rights-law).
Unimi Coordinator: Angelica Bonfanti
Partners/scholars involved:
- Prof. Angelica Bonfanti, Università degli Studi di Milano
- Prof. Ilaria Anrò, Università degli Studi di Milano
- Dr. Martina Buscemi, Università degli Studi di Milano
- Prof. Sara De Vido, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
- Prof. Alessia Di Pascale, Università degli Studi di Milano
- Prof. Micaela Frulli, Università degli Studi di Firenze
- Prof. Chiara Ragni, Università degli Studi di Milano
- Dr. Costanza Rizzetto, Università degli Studi di Milano
- ActionAid
- Aidos
- WeWorld
- Centro Unesco Torino
- ProgettoAisha
The Module benefits of the cooperation with the Human Rights Commission of the Milan Bar Association.
Objectives:
Cultural diversity represents the hallmark of a pluralistic and democratic society. However, some practices based on culture, tradition and religion, still very widespread in the world, potentially or really conflict with fundamental human rights – especially of vulnerable groups or individuals. Protecting cultural diversity and human rights - and striking a balance between them, when necessary - is a crucial challenge for a multicultural Europe, where pluralism, human rights’ defence and respect for the cultures of minorities and immigrants are priorities and essential values.
CultHum examines the international and European legal framework on cultural diversity and the protection of fundamental human rights. Special attention is devoted to harmful traditional practices, such as genital mutilations, forced and early marriages, virginity tests, violent initiation rites, traditions related to widowhood, discriminatory practices against women, extreme dietary and sanitary practices, infant begging.
Integral part of the Project is the course “Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law” taught by Prof. Bonfanti (IUS 13, 6 ECTS, https://www.unimi.it/en/education/degree-programme-courses/2023/cultural-diversity-and-human-rights-law). The Module includes seminars, workshops and one international conference, involving academics, NGOs and lawyers. Through the exam of the relevant European and international legal framework and case-law, the Module provides attendees with the legal background and critical skills to analyze and solve practical and theoretical issues.
Target audience:
CultHum addresses students, lawyers, professionals, private and public institutions, civil society, policy makers and the general public.
For further information: [email protected]