​Sustainability Science: A Response to Global Challenges

This open seminar aims to explore theoretical and methodological possibilities offered by recent developments in the field of sustainability science to respond to the major global challenges currently facing humanity.

Backlash against LGBTQ rights in Latin America?

Javier Corrales (Amherst College), Hans Geir Aasmundsen (UiB) and Lise Rakner (UiB/CMi) in conversation with Matthew Gichohi (UiB).

Support for civil society: How to open a closing door?

Brian Raftopolous (Solidarity Peace Trust), Jens Frølich Holte (MFA), Kari Helene Partapouli (The Development Fund), Liv Tørres (Nobel Peace Centre), Lise Rakner (UiB/CMI) in conversation with Svein-Erik Helle (CMI/UiB).

Chr. Michelsen Lecture 2018

Professor Brian Raftopolous will give his lecture “Backlash against democracy: The role of civil society”, the The Chr. Michelsen Prize for excellent development research 2016/2017 will be awarded, and 9 grader nord will play their music.

Good opposition, bad opposition? The role of the opposition in Kenya’s 2017 elections

Matthew Gichohi (UiB) and Lise Rakner (CMI/UiB) in conversation with Svein-Erik Helle (CMI/UiB)

Shuffling the deck or steps towards democracy? Understanding political developments in Ethiopia

Lovise Aalen (CMI) and Michael Alvarez (UiB) in conversation with Svein-Erik Helle (CMI/UiB).

Crackdown on LGBT rights in Egypt

A conversation with Mari Norbakk (PhD-candidate, social anthropology, UiB) and

Vegard Vibe (PhD-candidate, comparative politics, UiB).

Refugees: Rights & Obligations in a Reluctant Europe

Vigdis Vevstad (advisor, Sonoconsult and guest researcher Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo) presents her talk: ” Refugees: Rights & Obligations in a Reluctant Europe. Jessica Schultz (researcher, Chr. Michelsens Institute) will lead the discussion.

Pardoning crimes agains humanity. The case of Fujimori

Camila Gianella (researcher, CMI & LawTransform) will present the background and history of the Fujimori case. Her presentation will be followed by a discussion with Elin Skaar (Senior researcher, CMI/LawTransform).

Does performance-based financing of health care work?

Presentation by Bruno Meessen, from The Institute of Tropical Medicine in Belgium

Annual Lecture on Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Presentation by Sven-Roald Nystø, Árran Lule Sami Centre

Abortion Rights & Health Effects: Global Perspectives

A full day seminar and workshop

Human Rights and Tuberculosis Control Strategies

Presentation by Camilla Gianella, Chr. Michelsens Institute (CMI) and Centre on Law and Social Transformation.