Rethinking Violence and Civil Society in Mexico (04.09.15 – 04.10.15)
The Latin American Studies program is a co-sponsor of an upcoming symposium/teach in at the Center for Government and International Studies at Harvard entitled “Rethinking Violence and Civil Society in Mexico.”
Mexico stands at one of the most challenging moments in its history. The disappearance of 43 students in the state of Guerrero last September was only the latest of a long series of corruption scandals and violence that have permeated Mexican society. At the same time, these events have spurred unprecedented civil society action as demonstrated by the massive protests, marches, and dialogues taking place on a global scale. The demand is simple: to change the conditions that led to the disappearance of the Ayotzinapa students.
This conference strives to be a space for reflection, discussion and action for those in the United States and Mexico interested in these critical issues. We want to foster ideas around the factors that have contributed to the current human rights crisis and eventually take action by proposing viable public policy solutions to transform Mexico’s society and the rule of law.
Bringing together a group of international panelists including academics, experts and representatives of local civil society organizations and think tanks, the conference will draw on expertise from a range of disciplines and backgrounds to analyze the situation in Mexico and propose solutions to move forward.
