Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a very special campus dialogue as part of HON 400 1009: Education as a Human Right.
UNLV President Chris Heavey will lead a conversation with Farida Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education (details below).
This timely discussion will explore education as a fundamental human right, examining global access, accountability, democracy, artificial intelligence, and the shared responsibilities of governments and institutions in advancing education.
Date: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://unlv.zoom.us/meeting/register/LWXzAb6wTgW8fi1r80Ql-A
All are welcome to attend. For questions, contact HON 400 1009 instructor Rafael Oganesyan, Ph.D., at rafael.oganesyan@unlv.edu.
The Right to Education in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities
Education is recognized under international law as a fundamental human right and a pathway for the realization of other rights. Yet millions worldwide continue to face barriers to access and quality in education. In this online conversation, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Farida Shaheed will explore the global state of education today: who has access, who is left behind, and what governments and institutions are obligated to do under international human rights law. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how education intersects with democracy, sustainable development, and what accountability mechanisms exist to protect and advance this essential right.
