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2021 Gandhi Oration | On Forgiveness

11 March 2021
6:30pm – 7:30pm
ONLINE
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ABOUT THIS EVENT

In an age increasingly defined by accusation and resentment, can forgiveness play a more powerful role? Who has the right to forgive? And who should be forgiven?  

Individuals and societies have the right to withhold forgiveness, but can letting go allow grievances to impact us less? Forgiveness does not change the past, but it can transform the future.  

Martha Minow, Harvard Law Professor and human rights expert, in conversation with leading UNSW Law Professor George Williams will explore how we think about forgiveness.  

Since 2012 the annual Gandhi Oration has been hosted by UNSW Sydney to celebrate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi as a champion of human rights. This year’s Gandhi Oration also marks the launch of UNSW’s dynamic and innovative Faculty of Law & Justice’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 

If you'd like to read Martha Minow’s book, When Should Law Forgive?, head here to browse

 


 

ABOUT THE GANDHI ORATION

Since 2012 the annual Gandhi Oration has been hosted by UNSW Sydney to celebrate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi as a champion of human rights. The event features discussions of the significant human rights issues of our time. Past speakers have included Senator Pat Dodson, Peter Greste, Pat Anderson, Shoma Chaudhury Reverend Tim Costello, Rosie Batty and Shen Narayanasamy.

 


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ABOUT DIGITAL EVENTS 

This livestream will be available on the UNSW Centre for Ideas website and Facebook

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CONTACT 

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