One World Centre to host talk by UN Human Rights Investigator

Ken Corlett has had a distinguished career investigating war crimes

A former United Nations human rights investigator is to share his experiences next week (24 October) at a talk hosted by the One World Centre.

Working as a detective Ken Corlett gained extensive experience in the investigation of serious breaches of international humanitarian law.

He visited the Island earlier this year for an event which marked the 75^th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Now he has been invited back by the One World Centre to mark United Nations Day.

Mr Corlett was seconded to the United Nations firstly as a war crimes investigator in Bosnia-Herzegovina (the former Yugoslavia). 

He later investigated political killings in Lebanon and was the chief investigator for UNRWA - the agency responsible for Palestinian refugees in the Middle East.

As violent conflicts continue to rage on around the world, he will explain both the importance and the challenges of bringing those responsible for human rights abuses to justice.

One World Centre Coordinator Wendy Shimmin said: "We are grateful to Ken for providing us with another opportunity hear about his work in this field.

"We received many requests for a longer talk after our previous event and the current state of unrest in so many places around the world is raising lots of questions about how human rights can be better defended."

The free talk, titled 'In pursuit of truth: Reflections of a UN Human Rights Investigator' will be held at the Erin Arts Centre on Thursday, 24 October.

It will start at 7.30pm.

You can book tickets HERE or by calling the One World Centre on 310191.