The 1st LAWASIA Human Rights Conference, organized by LAWASIA, was held on 9 and 10 February 2019 in New Delhi, India. This inaugural event brought together legal professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss pressing human rights issues and share insights on the protection and promotion of human rights within their respective jurisdictions.
Key topics addressed during the conference included the impact of new technologies on privacy rights, the independence and challenges faced by human rights lawyers, and issues surrounding cross-border migration. Notably, sessions such as "New Technologies, Privacy and Mass Surveillance: Will Human Rights Survive?" and "Human Rights Lawyers: Independence and Threats" provided platforms for in-depth discussions on these critical subjects.
The conference also featured practical sessions where participants exchanged expertise on various human rights concerns, fostering a collaborative environment for addressing regional challenges. This gathering served as a valuable opportunity for legal professionals to network, share experiences, and strengthen their collective efforts in advocating for human rights.
Legal practitioners, human rights advocates, and scholars were encouraged to attend to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary human rights issues and to contribute to the ongoing dialogue aimed at enhancing the protection of human rights across the region.
Speakers(3)
Amirali Nasir
Vice-President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Amirali Nasir is the Vice-President of The Law Society of Hong Kong and discussed the independence and threats faced by human rights lawyers during the conference.
Mark Daly
Member, Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Mark Daly is a member of the Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong and shared his views on cross-border migration during the conference.
Melissa Pang
President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Melissa Pang is the President of The Law Society of Hong Kong and shared insights on Hong Kong's privacy rights protection during the session 'New Technologies, Privacy and Mass Surveillance: Will Human Rights Survive?'
Event Details
- Date
- February 9-10, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
- New Delhi, India
- Audience
- Legal professionals, human rights advocates, scholars