Slava presented a co-authored paper with Professor John Packer titled To Become More Effective, the Minority Rights Framework Requires Consolidation and Mainstreaming Through a Solid Human Rights–Based Approach: The Proposal for a Draft Global Convention on the Rights of Minorities Is a Good Platform for That. Delivered during a session on international tribunals and norms, the presentation emphasized the need for a consolidated, human rights-based approach to minority protections. It also sparked a lively debate on the feasibility and value of a new global treaty.
The conference featured impactful presentations on minority and Indigenous rights issues from around the world, providing valuable insights for Balan's doctoral research. Notable contributions included discussions on linguistic rights in Norway, Indigenous child welfare in Canada, and the challenges faced by minority groups in countries such as Iraq, Nigeria, Colombia, and Vietnam.
Slava expressed gratitude to the HRREC and Neuberger-Jesin Professor Packer for their support in making his participation possible.