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In his decades-long experience fighting for human rights, Alex Neve has seen the failures and moments of progress for universal human rights—and what humanity can do to fulfill their promise. This fall, he will deliver the 2025 Massey Lectures across Canada, exploring the importance of universal human rights in this era of immense global challenges.

Alex Neve will discuss his book and lectures Universal with journalist Andrea Crossan, executive director of the Global Reporting Centre.

The BC Libraries Present collaborative initiative makes the same high-quality, virtual programming available to all public libraries in the province. This season’s line up is focused on Upheaval and will examine major issues like democracy, technology, misinformation, public discourse, and AI through thought-provoking conversations with some of today’s most insightful authors!