Social Movements, Human Rights, and Constitutional Transformations: Views from Latin America

This conference considers the interplay between law and human rights activism in three Latin American nations that underwent intense national processes of constitutional transformation as a result of broad-based social movements: Brazil, Cuba, and Chile. Papers presented at the conference will examine the place of feminist, Indigenous, and Afrodescendent social movements in shaping new norms; campaigns for rights to care; and revindications of reparations and housing rights.

Friday, October 18
10–11:50 a.m.
Panel 1: Constitutional Politics and
Constitutional Culture

1–2:45 p.m.
Panel 2: Black Political Movements and the
Implementation/Interpretation of Constitutional Law

3:15–5 p.m.
Panel 3: Rights to Care/Caregivers’ Rights:
Ideals and Implementation

Saturday, October 19
10–11:50 a.m.
Panel 4: Feminist Movements and Constitutional
Politics

1–2:45 p.m.
Panel 5: Struggles for Land, Voice, and Redress:
Law and Practice