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May 20, 2026
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Origin of Human Rights

How do we reconcile our beliefs about human rights with the reality of an unequal world? Samuel Moyn will narrate the history of human rights, from its origins in Greek, Jewish, and Christian practices to modern legal rights. He will pose the question, "What's next for human rights?" and share ideas from the field about Human Rights 2.0. Educators will gain insights into the ethical, philosophical, and legal reasoning we can apply to discussions of human rights, and Dr. Moyn will help us to make classroom connections.

Questions? Email us at events@oerproject.com.

About the facilitator: Samuel Moyn is Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University. He is author of many books, including Human Rights and the Uses of History.

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