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Official launch of the Legal Mobilization Platform on 12 January 2023

Speakers Obiozo Ukpabi, Misha Plagis and Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh are seated on stage with Ambreena Manji in discussion.

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A safer and comfortable place for all students
The new Scholas Executive Committee has transitioned into office. In this interview, members share the values they prioritize, like student wellbeing, at ISS.
- Friday 27 Jan 2023
- General
Dina Mani Pokharel appointed Attorney General of Nepal
The ISS alumnus was recently sworn into office to assume his role as Attorney General
- Thursday 26 Jan 2023
- Appointment
Joint research and teaching between ISS and Wits University
Hosted by the Wits School of Law, this session will provide information on the joint research programme, postgraduate offerings and exchange opportunities
- Thursday 26 Jan 2023
- General

Lunch seminar on Black Ecologies
Dr J.T. Roane discusses his book, Dark Agoras: Insurgent black social life and the politics of place
- Monday 30 Jan 2023, 13:00 - 14:30
- Seminar
Domestic workers as political subjects within and beyond work
In this Development Research Seminar, Alia Amirali explores domestic workers' narratives about their own lives
- Tuesday 28 Feb 2023, 16:15 - 17:30
- Seminar
“It takes two to tango” Migrant domestic workers’ rights and good employership
This event seeks to contribute to greater awareness about migrant domestic workers’ situation and rights, enabling employers to better guarantee these rights
- Tuesday 28 Feb 2023, 19:00 - 20:30
- Seminar