Event addresses aspects related to international law and literature

On March 25, the headquarters of FGV Rio Law was the venue for the conference-debate "Droit et littérature: la sphère juridique internationale dans la littérature" ("Law and Literature: the international judicial sphere in literature"), promoted by the Global Law Research Center (CPDG) and the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence (CEJM), co-financed by the European Union, both coordinated by Professor Paula W. Almeida. The event was held with the support of the Office of International Affairs and Global Cooperation, the stricto sensu Postgraduate Program (PPGD), both from FGV Rio Law, and the FGV-Sorbonne Program.

The conference featured a special guest, Professor Jean-Marc Sorel, a renowned professor of International Law at the Sorbonne School of Law (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne) and president of the Société Française pour le Droit International (SFDI) (French Society for International Law). During his presentation, Professor Sorel introduced his latest work Les lectures du monde: La sphère juridique internationale dans la littérature (Reading the world: The international legal sphere in literature), in which he analyzes the intersection between international law and literature. Based on an extensive study of almost 1,000 novels by over 500 authors, he addressed central themes in international relations and international law, such as diplomacy, borders, colonization, and human rights.

The discussion was opened and moderated by Professor Paula W. Almeida and Professor Charlotte Riom, adjunct professor and head of the FGV Sorbonne Program. Professor Paula W. Almeida discussed key themes, such as the collaboration between the CPDG and the Institut de recherche en droit international et européen de la Sorbonne (IREDIES - Université Paris 1) where Professor Jean-Marc Sorel was director and continues to develop his research. She also discussed the current research project of the CPDG and its relationship with the intersection between international law and narratives, as well as the personal dimension of Professor Sorel's book, which goes beyond academic contributions to provide a sensitive and engaging perspective.

Professor Charlotte Riom addressed the link between law and literature from an artistic perspective, bringing reflections on how these disciplines intertwine. Her insightful questions helped to construct a deep and engaging debate.

In addition, the event was attended by Professor Tércio Sampaio Ferraz Junior, emeritus professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and the University of São Paulo (USP), who commented on the discussion. His expertise provided valuable contributions to the analysis of the interaction between law and literature.