{"id":299513,"date":"2023-08-17T14:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T08:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=299513"},"modified":"2023-08-17T14:09:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T08:39:15","slug":"reva-hume-international-essay-writing-competition-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2023\/08\/17\/reva-hume-international-essay-writing-competition-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"REVA-Hume International Essay Writing Competition 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The International Essay Writing Competition – 2023 on “Exploring the Intersection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Human Rights in Digital Spaces,”<\/span> is being organized by the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, Strategy and Advancement (CISA), the Centre for Human Rights Law and Policy (CHRLP) at REVA University, Bangalore in collaboration with the Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n

About the Organisers:<\/p>\n

The Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies (Hume) is a higher education institution based in the Canton of Vaud, Lausanne, Switzerland, which is renowned for its excellent education, healthcare systems, and outstanding infrastructure. Situated in a leading European hub for technology and innovation, Hume is committed to furthering Switzerland’s remarkable success which can be attributed to the mutual development of knowledge and technology, facilitated by the strong partnership between academia and industry. It is this environment that sets the stage for Hume’s commitment to world-class learning and research in the landscape of 21st Century global education.<\/p>\n

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, Strategy and Advancement (CISA) is a distinguished institution dedicated to conducting interdisciplinary research on contemporary issues surrounding intellectual property rights. Through collaboration with esteemed partners such as the Centre for Human Rights Law and Policy and the Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies, CISA offers valuable insights and expertise to governmental and non-governmental organizations in shaping IPR development at both national and global levels. Our mission is to comprehensively comprehend the intricate nature, dynamics, and diverse domains of contemporary IPR issues, with a policy-driven approach. We actively engage with legislators and governments to advocate for the establishment of effective laws and policies to protect intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n

The Centre for Human Rights Law and Policy (CHRLP) shares our commitment to interdisciplinary research and actively contributes to eradicating human rights violations. By contextualizing violence and discrimination as human rights violations and exploring diverse occurrences, laws, policies, and procedures, the centre works towards a comprehensive understanding of human rights dynamics. With a keen focus on both theoretical and empirical dimensions, CHRLP strives to generate valuable policy implications, advocating for appropriate legislation and policies to safeguard human rights.<\/p>\n

Theme – Intellectual Property Rights and Human Rights<\/p>\n

The advent of the digital era has revolutionized the creation, sharing, and consumption of information and intellectual creations. However, it has also presented significant challenges in safeguarding fundamental human rights, including freedom of expression, privacy, access to information, and cultural rights. This competition seeks to delve into the complex interplay between IPR and Human Rights in the digital space, exploring a wide range of thought-provoking sub-themes:<\/p>\n