Clik here to view.
Charlie Hebdo: Freedom of expression, freedom to offend, and freedom from...
Hannover rally in support of the victims of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting. Credit: Bert Ungerer, CCBY2.0 The violence in Paris between January 7th and 9th, where attacks on the satirical magazine...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Conflict Mineral Regulation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Center for Global Studies is hosting the following event: Disclosure Based Certification of Conflict-Free Minerals: Update from the Democratic Republic of Congo a talk by Dr. Richard B. Robinson...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chai Wai Series: The Future of the European Union: A Shared Vision?
Please join the International and Area Studies Library for the following event: The event will include members of the Chicago Consular Corps in a conversation related to issues affecting the future of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Net Neutrality: What’s New in 2015?
Last year, Global Currents reported on the history and current rulings relating to net neutrality. In light of recent decisions from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on this issue, this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Europe Spurred to Action on Mediterranean Migration
A sign on the Tunisian coast. Credit Flickr user noborder network. On Sunday, April 19th, a boat carrying as many as 950 people capsized in the Libyan waters south of Italy, focusing international...
View ArticleClik here to view.
International Right to Know Day – September 28
In 2002 a group of organizations working in the area of free access to information met in Sofia, Bulgaria at the Freedom of Information litigation conference. As a result of this meeting the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
International Day of Peace – September 21st
“Let us all work together to help all human beings achieve dignity and equality; to build a greener planet, and make sure no one is left behind.” -UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon On September 21st,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Honorary Ambassador Wonder Woman
Courtesy of UN.org and DC The famous comic book character, Amazonian princess, fighter of evildoers, and undisputed role model Wonder Woman turns 75 on Friday, October 21st. In conjunction with the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week
Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week, celebrated by academic and cultural institutions around the world, is scheduled for February 24–28. No matter how you choose to participate, the event provides an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Web Archiving and the Global Response to COVID-19
Written in collaboration with Steve Witt. One doesn’t need to look far to see how much the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world, halting the mobility of people and goods that we took for granted as...
View Article
