This lecture will focus on the desegregation of education in the Czech Republic, particularly with regard to how the Office of the Ombudsman has been involved in addressing this human rights issue. Segregation in education is a complex problem, which includes the placing of Romani children in special schools and institutions, but also education in mainstream primary schools with high proportions of Romani children. Both areas are closely related to living in social exclusion and, consequently, to segregation in housing. We will focus on the circumstances of the development of segregation in education, its consequences, but also possible solutions or examples of good practice. We will introduce the audience to Czech developments from the 1990s to the present.
The speaker at this event will be Jakub Konečný and Marek Kosík from The Public Defender of Rights (Ombudsman) of the Czech Republic
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Lucie Duucarre, and the panel discussants will be Associate Professor Kari Hagatun and Professor Jan Skrobanek.
About the speakers
Lucie Ducarre recently defended her PhD thesis titled, “The Right to Education of Autistic Children in International and European Law,” at the Faculty of Law (UiB). Dr. Ducarre has studied law and international relations in France and in the UK and holds a master’s in law with specialization in Children Rights. Before completing her PhD, she worked as a legal consultant and writer.
Kari Hagatun is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education (UiB). Prof. Hagatun received her PhD from the University of Bergen in 2021 and is specifically interested in Roma children’s educational experiences in Norway. She additionally has a master’s degree in pedagogy (UiB), as well as education and extensive experience as a general teacher.
Jakub Konečný is the Head of Research Section at the Office of the Public Defender of Rights in the Czech Republic.
Marek Kosík is an International Relations Office at the Office of the Public Defender of Rights in the Czech Republic.
Jan Skrobanek is a Professor at the Department of Sociology (UiB). Prof. Skrobanek’s research interests include ethnic identity, discrimination and ethnicization, agency, mobility and/or employment as well as developments of transition patterns of vulnerable youth in a global perspective.
How to participate: At Jekteviksbakken 31 or via this Zoom link: https://uib.zoom.us/j/63081101498?pwd=yVDQVbgRCwlHaHarzDYgeFgqgLixOK.1
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