The Makerere University Human Rights Expo. The Annual Makerere University Human Rights Expo (MUHREX) is a University flagship event dedicated towards promoting Human Rights Awareness (sensitization) among students, academia and the general public. This holistic, practical, and innovative approach to human rights promotion will include various Human Rights Open Space Forums, Exhibition, Book Fair, Internship & Career Forum, Fish Bowl Challenge and a Cultural Diversity Show. By moving the discussion of human rights, slightly away from rhetoric to practice (action), the Expo will greatly contribute towards enhancing academic-practitioner collaboration, foster interdisciplinary dialogue ,cultivate critical thinking on different human rights issues as well as expose students to various instruments and institutions dedicated towards the promotion and protection of human rights within the country, ranging from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), International Agencies, Diplomatic missions, Development partners, Academic and Research Institutions, Private sector (Business) and Government agencies. Date; 28th -29th March 2014 Venue; MUK-College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Faculty of Arts) Target Audience; Open to all students and the general public. Specific objectives i) To promote Human Rights awareness and consciousness among students and the wider public. ii) To enhance an ethical culture, integrity, tolerance and social justice in our society iii) To expose (sensitize) students to various internship, research and job placement opportunities. iv) To build a close working relationship with various local and international institutions involved in the promotion of human rights and good governance. v) To avail students with a unique social and professional networking event so as to enhance solidarity, identity and teamwork.
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