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DAY 1: Thursday, April 23, 2015
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09:00 - 9:55
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Registration and Breakfast
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9:45 - 10:00
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Introduction and Welcome Speech
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10:00 - 12:00
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Panel I: The Role of NGOs in Influencing Policy Change
Moderator: Caitlyn Guthrie
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“Why African States Legally Committed to the ICC: The Role of Transnationalist Activist Networks in Defining State Interests”
Presenter: Kevin Coffey, University of Dublin (Ireland)
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“Non-governmental Organizations in Russia: Adapting for Success”
Presenter: Jacqueline Dufalla, Central Europe University (Hungary)
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Eradicating Hepatitis: How Have NGOs Influenced Government Policy and International Relations? What Can We Learn From India, Canada, and the World Hepatitis Alliance?”
Presenter: Vic Herr, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Canada)
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“The Role of Hong Kong-Based NGOs in China Disaster Relief”
Presenter: Blessing Enifome, American Graduate School in Paris (France)
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12:00 - 13:30
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Lunch Break
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13:30 - 15:00
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Panel II: The Efforts of NGOs to Obtain LGBT Rights and Gender Equality
Moderator: Tim Francis
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“Sexual Rights in Human Rights: Mapping the Impact of LGBT Non-Governmental Organizations on Swedish and U.S. Foreign Policy”
Presenter: Elise Carlson-Rainer, University of Washington (U.S.A.)
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“Exploring the Limits of Exclusivity: Boy Scouts of America and Single Gender Formation”
Presenter: Edward Schmalz, Creighton University (U.S.A.)
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“A Seat at the Table: Youth, Women, and Indigenous Participation in Arctic and Climate Change Decision-Making Process”
Presenter: Leehi Yona, Dartmouth University (U.S.A.)
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15:00 - 15:15
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Break
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15:15 - 16:45
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Panel III: The Role of Development NGOs in International Relations
Moderator: Patrick Clairzier
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“Indigenous-NGO Relations in Guatemala”
Presenter: Kimberly Garmarro, University of Alberta (Canada)
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“Earning the Right to be Heard: Christian Evangelicals and Overseas Food Aid and Development, 1974-1986”
Presenter: William Tait, Carelton University (Canada)
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“Analyzing the Urban-Rural Divide: NGOs in India”
Presenter: Prarthana Lohia, American Graduate School in Paris (France)
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17:00 - 18:30
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Keynote Panel
Moderator: Ruchi Anand
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The Influence and Role of NGOs in Global Governance
with Jean-Marie Fardeau, Director, Human Rights Watch – France
Susan Perry, Professor, American University of Paris
and Rahel Steinbach, Programme Officer, Energy Branch, UNEP
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18:30 - 20:30
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Reception
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Day 2: Friday, April 24, 2015
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09:30 - 10:00
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Workshop Registration and Welcome
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10:00 - 11:00
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NGOs: Democratic vs. Non-democratic States
Building the Fabric of Civil Society in a New Demovracy: A Case Study of Tunisia
Workshop lead: Chiara Condi
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11:00 - 12:00
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NGOs and International Law
Status, Sovereignty, and Non-Interference in International Law: Greenpeace International vs. India
Workshop lead: Ruchi Anand
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12:00 - 13:00
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Working Lunch (Meal provided)
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13:00 - 14:00
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International Development
Rural Development and India
Workshop lead: Sakshi Mitra
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14:00 - 15:00
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Multinational Corporation and NGO Partnership
NGOs vs. MNCs: Human Rights and Capital Growth
Workshop lead: Emirjona Cake
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