Description
IOP Pritzker Fellow Génesis Dávila on "Understanding Political Persecution & Arbitrary Detentions"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, October 17
12:30-1:45pm
What are the historical roots of arbitrary detentions and contemporary manifestations? We will discuss the legal frameworks that classify these actions as human rights violations and the international bodies that monitor and address them. We will look at historical examples of political persecution and arbitrary detentions, such as the Stalinist purges, the Pinochet regime in Chile, the military dictatorship in Argentina, and apartheid South Africa. We will analyze the methods used, the justifications given and the international responses to these violations.
Special Guest (via Zoom): Luis Moreno Ocampo, First Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (2003-2012)
Optional Reading & Viewing:
- Read Chapter 1 of Pathway to Freedom: Handbook for the Liberation of Political Prisoners, written by Génesis Dávila and Marian Da Silva in 2023. This book is a meticulously crafted guide focusing on the liberation of political prisoners. It synthesizes the wisdom of political prisoners, their families, legal experts, and human rights advocates, offering a roadmap to navigate the complex landscape of political detentions.
- Watch the movie Argentina 1985, a gripping legal drama based on the true events of the Trial of the Juntas, which brought to justice the leaders of Argentina’s military dictatorship. This film is based on the experiences of our guest speaker, Luis Moreno Ocampo, who served as prosecutor in the case.
Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).