Physicians for Human Rights - UK
...From harm and injustice...
Registered Charity No. 1078420 Limited Co. No. 3792515
STUDY TRIP TO GENEVA JOIN THE TEAM - BE PART OF THE ACTION
On 16, 17 and 18 November 2004, PHR-UK will be in Geneva to observe the UN
Committee against Torture (CAT) discuss with UK officials the UKs report on
its compliance with the Convention against Torture. PHR-UK will provide
information to the Committee.
PHR-UK Senior Advisor Bernie Hamilton will lead this trip, and be there
from Monday to Friday to observe CAT and the Committee on Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights (CESCR) at work. He will be able to take about six
students with him, and welcomes applications. Applications will be
considered until the course is full, but not beyond Friday 29 October for
security reasons.
This is the 16th consecutive Study Trip. These arrangements are based on
last Mays visit.
The estimated cost of Geneva travel, insurance and accommodation is £300.00
TREATY MONITORING COMMITTEES - GENEVA
Two treaty monitoring committees will be studied:
CESCR at Palais Wilson & CAT 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.
Mon 15
AM CAT Closed
CESCR Italy
PM CAT Closed
CESCR Italy
Tue 16
AM CAT Argentine
CESCR Italy
PM CAT Closed
CESCR Azerbaijan
Wed 17
AM CAT UK
CESCR Azerbaijan
PM CAT Argentine
CESCR Azerbaijan
Thu 18
AM CAT Canada
CESCR Chile
PM CAT UK
CESCR Chile
Fri 19
AM CAT Closed
CESCR Chile
PM CAT Canada
CESCR Closed
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
"These trips provide a fascinating and unique opportunity for students to
watch and engage with the UN's process of monitoring each countrys
observance of human rights" - Dr. Peter Hall, Chair PHR-UK
BOOKING DEADLINE: Booking will close once we have an appropriate number of
students, or at 12:30 p.m., Friday October 29, to allow time for UN
security clearance.
Students are free to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
COURSE DURATION: Monday Nov. 15, 2:30 p.m. - Friday Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m.
CHEAP FLIGHTS: EasyJet offers return economy flights Luton / Stanstead
/ Gatwick
CHEAP STAYS: near the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Youth Hostel
basic accommodation
Tel: +41 22 732 62 60
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City Hostel
recommended by previous students
Tel: +41 22 901 15 00
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Drake Hotel
currently has low cost rooms
Tel: +41 22 716 48 48
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HOW TO BOOK:
on-line at www.phruk.org OR by mail to the address
below.
PHR-UK is pleased to sponsor this educational initiative, and regrets that
it cannot advise on visas, grants or scholarships. Please note that Study
Trip fees are not refundable.
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TO: Bernard F. Hamilton, Senior Advisor, PHR-UK,
Suite 212, 20 Harewood Avenue, London NW1 6JX
Tel: 020-7723-6062 Fax: 020-7723-5502 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
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