15th Consecutive Trip to Study UN Human Rights Treaty Procedures in Geneva for 

Members of the University of London and Others    

May 2004                

Course Leader: Bernie Hamilton



These arrangements are based on last November’s trip. Students arrange their 

own travel, accommodation, insurance and meals, although we often eat lunch 

and dinner together.

The estimated cost of Geneva travel and accommodation is £300.00 



TREATY MONITORING COMMITTEES GENEVA



Two treaty monitoring committees will be studied: CAT at Palais Wilson & CESCR 

at the Palais des Nations. 

We should have an opportunity to observe country hearings, and see NGOs at 

work. We will meet with UN Committee members and staff, and with human rights 

NGO staff. It may also be possible to visit the Red Cross and International 

Law Commission.



Mon 03  

AM CAT Opening & Elections; CESCR Kuwait

PM CAT Methods of work; CESCR Spain



Tue  04 

AM CAT Czech Republic; CESCR Spain

PM CAT Closed; CESCR "  "



Wed 05  

AM CAT Monaco; CESCR Ecuador                         

PM CAT Czech Republic; CESCR "  "



Thu 06  

AM CAT Croatia; CESCR "  "               

PM CAT Monaco; CESCR Closed



Fri  07 

AM CAT Germany; CESCR Discussion Day

PM CAT Croatia; CESCR on Article 3



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 just wanted to thank you again for the amazing week in Geneva. It is rare 

to learn so much in such a short space of time and to have enjoyed oneself so 

much also. My colleagues have also been very impressed with the list of people 

you arranged for us to meet."         - GH Belfast



" I would like to go again "                                    - CD 

University of Liverpool



" A very rewarding experience "                                 - EF 

University of Sussex



BOOKING DEADLINE:  The optimal number of students for this course is eight, 

and so students should send in their application and payment as soon as 

possible. Booking will close once we have an appropriate number of students, 

and not later than 12:30 p.m., Friday April 16, when I must arrange UN ID 

badges. Students are responsible for their own travel, food, insurance and 

accommodation arrangements.



TRAVEL:  Depart Sunday May 2 - Return Friday May 7. 



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.



Hotels near the rail station are convenient for both Palais Wilson and Palais 

des Nations, as well as the airport.



FURTHER INFORMATION FROM BERNIE HAMILTON - COORDINATES BELOW

The Leo Kuper Foundation is pleased to sponsor this educational initiative, 

and regrets that it cannot advise on visas, grants or scholarships.



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TO:     Bernard F. Hamilton, President, 

        Leo Kuper Foundation,   Suite 212, 20 Harewood Avenue,  London NW1 6JX

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DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF APPLICATIONS: Booking will close once we have an 

appropriate number of students, or at 12:30 p.m., Friday April 16, 2004.



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