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(8)
Amirali Nasir
Vice-President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Amirali Nasir is the Vice-President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, specializing in human rights law and the independence of human rights lawyers.
Christopher Leong
President at LAWASIA
Christopher Leong is the President of LAWASIA, focusing on promoting human rights and legal cooperation in the Asia Pacific region.
K.K. Venugopal
Attorney General of India
K. K. Venugopal is the Attorney General of India, known for his contributions to constitutional law and human rights.
Kelly Kim
General Counsel at Open Net
Kelly Kim is the General Counsel at Open Net and a member of the Pro Bono Committee of the International Association of Korean Lawyers.
Mark Daly
Member at Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee
Mark Daly is a member of the Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee, with expertise in cross-border migration and refugee frameworks.
Meenakshi Arora
Senior Advocate at Supreme Court of India
Meenakshi Arora is a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, with expertise in privacy rights and mass surveillance.
Melissa Pang
President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Melissa Pang is the President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, focusing on privacy rights and legal protections.
Shyam Divan
Senior Advocate
Shyam Divan is a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, specializing in constitutional law and human rights.
Event Details
- Date
- February 9-10, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
- New Delhi, India
- Audience
- Legal professionals, human rights advocates, scholars