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Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum, a philosopher whose prolific and influential contributions have made her one of the world’s leading public intellectuals, has been named the winner of the 2021 Holberg Prize.
Philosopher Recognized for Making a ‘Real and Lasting Difference to People across the World’ By Becky Beaupre Gillespie, Director of Content March 5, 2021 Professor Martha C. Nussbaum, a philosopher whose prolific and influential contributions have made her one of the world’s leading public intellectuals, has been named the winner of the 2021 Holberg Prize—one of the largest international awards given to an outstanding researcher in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, law, or theology. Nussbaum, the University of Chicago’s Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor o...
Exclusion of Civil Society from Discussions Raises Concern Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro embraces the Minister of Women, Family, and Human Rights, Damares Alves, during a ceremony on August 29, 2019, in Brasilia, Brazil. © Agência Brasil / Valter Campanato The administration of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro should ensure that any discussions about changing the country’s human rights policies occur in a transparent manner, with meaningful consultation with and participation by civil society and particularly affected groups, Human Rights Watch s...
President Joe Biden will seek to close the prison on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay following a review process, resuming a project begun under the Obama administration, the White House said Friday.
The White House says President Joe Biden will seek to close the prison on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay following a review process