11TH CONSECUTIVE TRIP TO STUDY UN HUMAN RIGHTS TREATY PROCEDURES IN GENEVA
FOR MEMBERS OF BIRKBECK COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AND OTHERS - May
2002
COURSE LEADER: Bernie Hamilton
These arrangements are based on last May's trip.
The estimated cost of Geneva travel and accommodation is £300.00
Do not forget the cost of all necessary insurance.
TREATY MONITORING COMMITTEES GENEVA:
Two treaty monitoring committees will be studied: CESCR & CAT.
We should have an opportunity to observe country hearings, and see NGOs
at work. We will meet with UN Committee members and staff, as well as
with human rights NGO workers.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Mon 06 AM CAT Norway CESCR United Kingdom
PM CAT Venezuela CESCR United
Kingdom
Tue 07 AM CAT Luxembourg CESCR United Kingdom
PM CAT Sweden/Norway CESCR United Kingdom
Wed 08 AM CAT Saudi Arabia CESCR Trinidad & Tobago
PM CAT Uzbekistan/Luxembg CESCR Trinidad & Tobago
Thu
09 AM CAT Closed CESCR Closed
PM CAT Closed CESCR Closed
Fri 10 AM CAT Denmark CESCR UNESCO Meeting
PM CAT Saudi Arabia CESCR UNESCO Meeting
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT RECENT GENEVA STUDY TRIPS
" The trip to Geneva really put International Law in general and Human
Rights advocacy in particular in perspective for me. Contrary to what I
had envisaged, we were not only observing Committee meetings and 'taking
in the atmosphere', as it were - we were also engaging in conversation
with Committee members, learned members of the legal profession, and
other observers and advocats... in short, it was more than worth the
money. Perhaps less to the point but just as importantly: it was brilliant
fun
as well." - AB University of Essex
" I would like to go again " - CD University of Liverpool
" A very rewarding experience " - EF University of Sussex
BOOKING DEADLINE: Those who have expressed an interest, must
confirm by 12:30 PM, Monday April 15, so that I can arrange UN ID.
Because of additional security concerns, I have been asked to forward ID
details to Geneva as soon as possible, and so I ask you to register as soon
as possible.
Students are free to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
TRAVEL: Depart Sunday May 5 - Return Friday May 10.
Easyjet offers return economy flights Luton/Stanstead/Gatwick to Geneva
[£60.00].
ACCOMMODATION: Hotels can be selected from the Web.
http://geneva.yop.ch/hotels
Prices vary throughout the year. Ask hotels about discounts. There is a
very cheap hostel offering basic accommodation near the UN's Palais Wilson.
Tel: +41 22 732 62 60.
FURTHER INFORMATION FROM BERNIE HAMILTON - COORDINATES BELOW
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TO: Bernard F. Hamilton, President,
Leo Kuper Foundation, 159, Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20-7373-7332 Fax: +44 (0) 20-7341-0050
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DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF APPLICATIONS: 12:30 pm Monday April 15, 2002
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