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...School’s Human Rights Program brought in Khan, a 1979 Law School alum, to discuss her new book, “The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights...
During her talk, Khan cited examples from around the world to support her main point—that economic and social rights are inextricably intertwined with political and civil ones...
...Khan told the audience about Rosie, a South African woman who was beaten to death by her husband despite domestic violence safeguards in the country. Khan said that when she asked the police why Rosie did not get an order of protection from the courts, they responded that Rosie could not afford the bus fare to get to a court...
...Khan said that people like Rosie “need a holistic and comprehensive view and approach to human rights. One right is not enough when their security and stability are threatened...
...effort to help those living in poverty, Khan said Amnesty International is broadening its scope to include prisoners of poverty and discrimination as well as “prisoners of conscience.” The organization just announced their “Demanding Dignity” campaign, which seeks to eradicate poverty by empowering people to reclaim their voice from those who repress them, Khan said...