About the seminar
On the occasion of Prof. Shaheen Sardar Ali receiving an honorary doctoral degree at the University of Oslo, VERDI and the Oslo Coalition (Norwegian Centre for Human Rights) will host a seminar with Ali where she will present on children's rights in Islam.
About professor Shaeen Sardar Ali
Shaheen Sardar Ali (born 1955) has made significant scientific contributions to the dialogue and understanding of the relationship between Islam, human rights, and national law, particularly in areas such as women's rights, family law, and criminal law. Her groundbreaking doctoral research bridged human rights and Islamic values in the fields of equality and discrimination.
Ali is professor of Law at the University of Warwick. Outside academia, Ali has been Vice-Chair of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair of Pakistan's National Commission on the Status of Women. In 2022, she was appointed to United Nation’s Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
At the University of Oslo, collaboration with Ali has been crucial for the Faculty of Law's ability to research and teach at the intersection of Islam and human rights.
UiO's honorary doctoral degrees
Honorary doctoral degrees of UiO (Doctor Honoris Causa) are given to prominent academics. UiO has been entitled to appoint honorary doctorates since 1824, and appointments usually occur every three years.
Shaeen Sardar Ali is receiving an honorary doctoral degree from UiO because of her esteemed knowledge and valuable asset to the Faculty of Law and University. Her contribution to the faculty throughout many years of collaboration has been an important resource in research, teaching and guidance on bridging the gap between Islam and Human Rights.
Practical information
The event will take place in seminar room 8113, Domus Juridica, and will be held in English. There will be some light refreshments after the seminar.
Due to limited seating, please register in advance.