Seminars on the Oviedo Convention and the Human Rights Frontiers

Philosophy of Human Rights and Pluralism
Academic Year 2025–2026

Edificio U6 – Agorà
Piazza dell’Ateneo Nuovo 1, Milan

The seminar series “Seminars on the Oviedo Convention and the Human Rights Frontiers” explores emerging challenges at the intersection of bioethics, human rights, and biomedical technologies. The meetings bring together international scholars working on issues such as assisted reproduction, intersex rights, and the legal implications of neurotechnology.

The initiative is organized within the course Philosophy of Human Rights and Pluralism.

17 March 2026 | 10:30 – 12:30

Aula 2070

The Right to Form a Family: Navigating Human Rights and Bioethics in Assisted Reproduction

Elena Ignovska
Full Professor
Institute of Civil Law, Faculty of Law
University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje
Republic of North Macedonia

18 March 2026 | 14:30 – 16:30

Aula 2117

Intersex Population, Law and Medicine

Martin Gramc
Max Weber Fellow
Department of Social and Political Sciences
European University Institute (EUI)

25 March 2026 | 14:30 – 16:30

Aula 2117

Protecting the Mind against Neurotechnology: Formal Establishment Strategies for Rights of the Mind

Timo Istace
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Antwerp

Scientific Committee
Silvia Salardi
Francesco Stocchi

Organizing Committee
Douglas Luis Binda Filho