How lawyers are fighting for dignity on militarized coasts
In short: As asylum seekers face perilous journeys across the Mediterranean, a new legal strategy is emerging. This talk explores how litigators are using evidence to prosecute human rights abuses.
Litigator and TED Fellow Itamar Mann examines the legal battleground of Mediterranean boat migrations. He explains how lawyers are leveraging evidence from researchers and activists to hold actors accountable for abuses occurring on militarized coasts. Beyond the legal mechanics, Mann argues that defending the right to a dignified life is a fundamental obligation essential to our shared future on the planet.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Itamar Mann: A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants
- Also: TED — Itamar Mann: A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | TED Fellows · YouTube (embedded player only)
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