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On 10 December, International Human Rights Day, the José Saramago Library of the Polytechnic of Leiria hosted the public presentation of the collective work “The European and Inter-American Systems for the Protection of Human Rights: a Comparative Reading”* (free translation). ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The presentation was led by the former Judge of the European Court of Human Rights, Ireneu Cabral Barreto, alongside Professor Susana Almeida, Director of the IJP’s Leiria hub, and other experts. The session also featured the presence of the Director of the Portucalense Legal Institute, Prof. Maria Manuela Magalhães, alongside IJP researchers from UPT and IPLeiria. Coordinated by Susana Almeida and Andrés Rousset (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Argentina), this work brings together the collaboration of around 60 authors from Portugal, Spain and various Latin American countries, including several contributions from IJP researchers. The publication is available in open access at the following link: Os Sistemas Europeu e Interamericano de Proteção de Direitos Humanos: uma Leitura Comparada. *This work was supported by the UIDB/04112/2020 Program Contract, funded by national funds through the FCT I.P.

On December 3, 2024, the Portucalense Legal Institute held in a virtual format the International Workshop for Early Career Researchers – Bridging Disparities: Critical Innovations in Legal and Political Sciences. The event was organised by the Research Unit’s post-doctoral fellows, i.e. Yasmine Loza and Muhammad Khan, and brought together academics from various institutions around the world, offering a platform to explore innovative approaches to significant global issues in the legal and political sciences. The workshop’s morning session featured keynote addresses by Anthony Carty (Beijing Institute of Technology) and Maryam Qasim (Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University). The afternoon session included presentations by Maysa Ayoub (American University in Cairo), Omar S. Dahi (Hampshire College), Samer Abboud (Villanova University), and Fade Eadeh (Seattle University). Dynamic panel discussions complemented the presentations, focusing on topics such as “21st Century Trends and Debates in International Relations” and “Human Rights, Asylum/Refugees, and Surveillance”. For detailed information on the keynote speeches and papers presented, please visit the event website.

XIII International Congress on Legal and Business Sciences (CICJE) On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the XIII International Congress on Legal and Business Sciences (free translation of Congresso Internacional de Ciências Jurídico-Empresariais – CICJE) will take place under the theme “Ethics, Compliance, and Human Rights in Organizations.” The event will be held online and is organized by the Leiria Hub of the Instituto Jurídico Portucalense (IJP), in collaboration with the Department of Legal Sciences at ESTG of the Polytechnic of Leiria and other partner institutions. Check the full program and register now.

On December 10th, at 2:30 p.m., the José Saramago Library at the Polytechnic of Leiria will host the Public Presentation and Debate of the collective work “Os Sistemas Europeu e Interamericano de Proteção de Direitos Humanos: uma Leitura Comparada“* (“The European and Inter-American Systems of Human Rights Protection: A Comparative Reading”, in free translation), coordinated by Susana Almeida (Director of the Leiria hub of IJP) and Andrés Rousset (University of Cuyo, Argentina). Published by Aranzadi, the book promotes reflections on enhancing Human Rights protection on both sides of the ocean and involves the collaboration of around 60 authors from Portugal, Spain, and various Latin American countries, including contributions from numerous researchers at the Portucalense Legal Institute (IJP). The presentation will be led by former Judge of the European Court of Human Rights, Ireneu Cabral Barreto, and will feature a hybrid session, allowing participation from both authors and the general public. The book will soon be available in the Repository. *This work was supported by the UIDB/04112/2020 Program Contract, funded by national funds through the FCT I.P.

“Apresentação pública do livro: “50 anos do 25 de abril e suas múltiplas refrações no mundo jurídico-político”, no dia 26/11/24, pelas 16h30, no magnífico hall da Biblioteca José Saramago, no campus 2 do Politécnico de Leiria. A obra foi coordenada por investigadores do Polo de Leiria do IJP e contou igualmente com a colaboração de investigadores desta unidade de investigação. A apresentação contará com a colaboração do Senhor Professor Augusto Santos Silva e com a brevíssima intervenção de alguns autores. No final, haverá um porto de honra”. Cartaz

Universidade Portucalense (UPT) is offering an Intensive Program in Women’s, Gender, and Intersectionality Studies, coordinated by IJP’s researcher Zamira de Assis. This initiative aligns with the global effort within the framework of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, the Council of Europe, and the European Union Council, as well as the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, which has been driving various initiatives and fostering interest in Gender Studies and Women’s Studies. This multidisciplinary and cross-sectional educational offering provides a valuable opportunity to develop skills and deepen knowledge on Legal Norms and Institutions from the perspective of diverse fields that directly or indirectly pertain to Women and Women’s Rights. It aims to offer legal support for understanding and researching reality through both legal and non-legal lenses. Registrations are open until January 10, 2025.

Science and Technology Week, promoted by Ciência Viva – National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, is an initiative that invites universities, schools and various scientific institutions to organise events and activities that give the community in general the opportunity to learn about research, projects and ongoing work in various areas of knowledge. Activities of the Portucalense Legal Institute: Webinar − “Finding Your Way in Academia” 19/11 – 18:00 Webinar – “Aspetos atuais da ação executiva” 22/11 – 13:00 IJP – Polo de Leiria Debate – “Lei da Eutanásia em Portugal: desafios da sua implementação em termos jurídicos e de saúde” 18/11 – 15:00 Tertúlia – Cinema e direito 18/11 – 20:00

From 19 to 21 September 2024, the XXVII International Human Rights Congress will be held at the University of Salamanca, Spain, led by Professors Esther Martínez Quinteiro and Paz Pando Ballesteros. Paz Pando Ballesteros, with the participation of Professor Maria Manuela Magalhães Silva (Director of the IJP) and IJP researchers Dora Resende Alves, Fernanda Rebelo, Olívia de Carvalho and Zamira de Assis. See more at: https://www.even3.com.br/xxviiusalredddhh2024/

The INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS – INTEGRATION IN THE IBERIAN SPACE OF EUROPEAN POLICIES: LUSO-HISPANIC AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN A PROCEDURAL CONTEXT – will be held on 17 and 18 September 2024, with the aim of promoting reflection in three fundamental areas of research: Collective proceedings, with the aim of addressing how the European Directive in this area has been transposed into Portugal and Spain, comparing it with the system in force internationally; Online dispute resolution, in order to examine developments in digital Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms, given the recent approval of the European AI Regulation; and The participation of vulnerable people in judicial and extrajudicial dispute resolution. The mission of this Congress is to bring together researchers and professionals from the Iberian and international scene who, through their scientific studies and practical experiences, can contribute to analysing the impact on the Iberian space of European procedural policies in the three study areas of the IBEROPROCELAW project. the call for abstracts is open until 8th september. More information at this link See the Poster

The Portucalense Legal Institute is pleased to announce the virtual workshop “Bridging Disparities: Critical Innovations in Legal and Political Sciences & International Relations”, scheduled for December 3, 2024. This event, aimed at early career researchers, will feature keynote addresses from leading experts in law, political science, and international relations. It seeks to explore and challenge traditional narratives in contemporary political and legal sciences from non-Western and decolonial perspectives. The call for submissions is open until November 20th. For more details and to submit proposals, please visit the event page.