A symposium took place on November 18 on the topic “Universal Rights in Practice: International Frameworks and Domestic Legal Systems” at the Italian Academy of Columbia University in New York.
The EPLO was a co-sponsor in this event and the EPLO Director Professor S. Flogaitis shared the welcome remarks along with Ambassador B. Faedda, Permanent Observer of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) to the United Nations. Giuliano Amato, former President of the Italian Constitutional Court was the keynote speaker of the event.
The symposium examined critical issues in human rights and the rule of law, including sentencing enforcement, correctional education, and recidivism prevention. It also explored how international judicial bodies interact with national legal systems, analyzing the intersection between global frameworks and domestic justice practices. The program featured practical case studies demonstrating how human rights are implemented and managed in real-world contexts.
The symposium addressed fundamental questions such as: What do universal human rights mean in contemporary society? How do these principles benefit our communities? And what legal and institutional mechanisms exist to uphold justice and protect individual rights across different legal traditions?
For more information please visit the Italian Academy's website.
