CHRGJ Faculty Director & Co-Chair Philip Alston participated in the opening plenary discussion for the Human Rights Funders Network’s annual conference on July 11, 2017.

Professor Alston weighed in on the shifting political landscape, its implications for human rights, and the role of human rights funders. He was joined by Laura Garcia, Executive Director, Semillas and Judith Pasimio, Coordinator, LILAK – Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights. The plenary was moderated by Deborah Doane, Director, Funders Initiative for Civil Society.