Age of Intolerance: Global Populism & Rise of the Far Right in the 21st Century

From Europe to South Asia, Latin America to the United States, the 21st century has witnessed a troubling surge in populist rhetoric, authoritarian politics and far-right ideologies. In an age of deepening polarization, rising nationalism and the erosion of democratic norms, this session explores how intolerance is becoming normalized in public discourse and political practice. And what can societies do to safeguard pluralism, human rights and democratic values in these turbulent times? ● About the Panelists: » Muneeb Qadir (Lawyer, Professor of Human Rights Law and Constitutional Law at The Millennium Universal College) » Irfan Qadir (Former Attorney General for Pakistan and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister) » Amjad Nazeer (Human Rights’ Advocate, Anthropologist)