Princeton library forum to discuss human rights

   As a follow-up to the Princeton Human Rights Film Festival, the Princeton Public Library will continue to focus on human rights with a public roundtable forum — "What are Human Rights? A Community Conversation" — 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the first-floor Community Room.
   The evening will include a panel discussion with individuals who have work experience or life experience related to human rights followed by audience participation.
   Festival organizer Pamela Groves said, "Violations of human rights occur just about everywhere that one looks for them. Most governments are willing violators unless restrained by their citizens, and both civil and military conflicts often result in widespread violations.
   "Consequently," she continued, "the subject of human rights is of central importance to every human being on the planet. We need to learn what our human rights are, engage in their evolution, insist on respect for them and keep ourselves informed about local and international affairs relevant to them. In the final analysis, ordinary people define human rights, benefit from them and instruct governments, world leaders and international organizations on their observance."
   For more information, call Ms. Groves at (609) 924-9529, ext. 244, or Susan Roth at (609) 924-9529, ext. 257.
   Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St. in Princeton Borough. Special assistance is available for library customers with disabilities. Those with special needs should contact the library 48 hours before any program to arrange for accommodations. Call (609) 924-9529, ext. 244.