The City of Alicante University Venue will host a two day conference on asylum, asylum and human rights scheduled for November 28 and 29. The program brings together leading experts to explore the latest developments in human rights, asylum processes, and related policy issues. The venue is located on San Fernando Street, a central hub for academic and civic activity in Alicante. This event is designed to engage scholars, practitioners, and policy makers in a rigorous discussion that reflects current challenges and opportunities in the field.
The opening session begins on Monday, November 28 at 17:00. José Ferrándiz, the Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Valencia, will deliver the opening address on the topic The Long Road to Human Rights. Following the keynote, Jenifer Humanez de Antonio, a specialist in Awareness, Advocacy and Volunteering from the Spanish Commission for Refugees, will present a segment titled Asylum and Asylum. This activity, supported by the Vice Presidency and the Ministry for Equality and Inclusive Policies, will set the tone for the afternoon’s discussions. The evening will close with a moderated session at 19:30 led by Ismael Navarro Moltó, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology of the Valencian Community, Alicante. The program emphasizes the practical implications of human rights work as well as scholarly analysis. [Citation: UA Alicante conference records]
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On Tuesday, November 29, sessions resume at 17:00 with a roundtable focused on Human Rights, equality, and non-discrimination. Participants include Marina Galli, a lawyer with the Spanish Refugee Commission; Manuel Menéndez Alzamora, Director of UA Peace and Justice initiatives; Diana Jareño Ruiz, president of the Valencian Sociological Association; and Ángel Luna González, Ombudsman of the Community of Valencia. Jenifer Humanez de Antonio is again on hand as moderator, guiding the dialogue. The day will also feature a closing interaction with Antonio Álvarez Gil, a Cuban-Swedish author best known for his work A las puertas de Europa, and a brief interview conducted by the Mayor of Rosalía, who chairs the Association of Journalists in the Alicante region. [Citation: UA Alicante conference records]
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Both sessions will be conducted in person. A limited number of tickets is available, with 40 reserved for participants and staff from co organizing or collaborating organizations and an additional 40 free access spots allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration requires completing the provided forms and receiving a confirmation email that confirms the session location. A certificate will be awarded to attendees who complete at least 75% of the program, recognizing their engagement with the topics of health, equality, and human rights as presented by the Valencia Community College of Political Science and Sociology. This program aims to empower attendees with practical insights and a deeper understanding of asylum policy and human rights advocacy. [Citation: UA Alicante conference records]