The Institute of Philosophy of the Slovak Academy of Sciences – Department of Normativity and Human Rights Research invites the professional and general public to a thematic event dedicated to the issue of instrumentalization of human rights in the context of the Balkans, which will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025 in the premises of the Central Library of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
Date: October 20, 2025
Start of the lecture: 10:00
Workshop start: 1:30 p.m.
place: Central Library of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
Program
10:00 – Lecture
Instrumentalization of Human Rights in the Context of Balkan Agenda
Lea David, PhD. (University College Dublin)
In her lecture, the renowned expert will focus on the ways in which human rights are used as a political and social tool in the post-war and post-conflict processes in the Balkans.
13:30 – Workshop
The afternoon workshop will discuss the broader context of the “Balkan Agenda” and current approaches to the issue of normativity and human rights.
Their contributions will be presented by:
- Mgr. Andrej Mentel, PhD. (FSEV UK)
- Doc. JUDr. Branislav Fábry, PhD. (PF UK)
- Mgr. Tomáš Kollárik, PhD. (Faculty of Philosophy SAS)
- Mgr. Jakub Švec, PhD. (Faculty of Philosophy SAS)
- Mgr. Martin Foltin, PhD. (Faculty of Philosophy SAS)
- prof. PhDr. Tatiana Sedová, CSc. (Faculty of Philosophy SAS)
The event will offer a space for expert discussion on current trends and challenges related to the use and interpretation of human rights in various socio-political contexts.