International Training Centre for Human Rights and Peace Teaching
Program of the 9th International Training Session on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Geneva, from October 22nd to October 28th 2014
Wednesday, October 22nd
Pre-session for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the UPR mechanisms (in language based groups)
11:00-13h00 |
An introduction to the Human Rights Council and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) >Joshua Cooper, Hawai’i Institute for Human Rights (HIHR) & CIFEDHOP English session coordinator |
14h00-16h00 |
UPR procedures |
Thursday, October 23rd
UPR: accomplishments and challenges
09h00-09h10 |
Opening, Greetings and Presentation of the Session Mr. Yves Lador, Directof of CIFEHDOP Mrs. Monique Prindezis, Board of Trustees, CIFEDHOP |
9h10-9h45 |
Presentation of Participants Mr. Joshua Cooper |
9h45-11h00 |
UPR, Achievements and Challenges Mr. Roland Chauville, Director, UPR-info
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11h30-12h30 |
Supports and allies in UPR activities : the National Human Rights Institutions Mrs. Katharina Rose, International Coordination Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC-NHRI) |
14h00-15h00 |
Supports and allies in UPR activities : Regional connections Mr. Paulo de Tarso Lugon Arantes, Conectas Mr. R. Iniyan Il Ango, Forum Asia |
15h00-15h45 |
National coalitions’ experiences |
15h45-16h00 |
Presentation of the Workshops |
16h30-18h00 |
Workshops on country reviews |
Friday, October 24th
UPR : UPR : a human rights reality check
9h00-10h30 |
Promoting inclusiveness
Equality and gender issues Mrs. Pooja Patel, International Service for Human Rights
Rights of vulnerable populations Mr. Francesco Corradini, Franciscan International
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11h00-12h30 |
Assessing reality and progress Right to water and sanitation Mrs. Elodie Tranchez, WaterLex Transitional justice Mr. José Parra, Consultant, CIFEDHOP |
14h00-15h30 |
Using the UPR as a human rights reality check and for identifying country priorities Mr. Yves Lador Mr. José Parra
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15h30-16h00 |
Presentation of the Workshops |
16h30-18h00 |
Workshops : Methodology for country human rights assessment and UPR priorities |
Saturday, October 25th
UPR, an educational process for a culture of human rghts
9h00-10h30 |
Changing the perception of human rights, the case of Switzerland and the European Court of Human Rights Mr. David Cornut, Amnesty International – Switzerland |
11h00-12h30 |
Working with social networks - Mr. Sébastien Duyck, University of Lapland, Finland |
14h00-14h45 |
Examples of communications material
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14h45-15h45 |
Integrating human rights education in the UPR process
The UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training
Mrs. Monique Prindezis, Secretary General, Ecole Instrument de Paix – EIP
The experience of the Unesco Chair on Human Rights in Mexico Mrs. Gloria Ramirez, Unesco Chair in Human Rights, University of Mexico.
Human Rights Education USA (HRE-USA) Mr. Joshua Cooper
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15h45-16h00 |
Presentation of the Workshops |
16h30-17h30 |
Workshops : UPR-based Steps towards a Culture of Human Rights |
Monday, October 27th
Participation to the 20TH
UPR session United Nations, Room XX
9h00-12h30 |
UPR of Italy |
14h30-16h30 |
UPR of El Salvador |
16h30-17h15 |
De-briefing session |
17h30-18h00 |
Training Session Closing Ceremony Geneva Welcome Center (Cagi), La Pastorale 106, route de Ferney
Chaired by Mr. Carlo Sommaruga President of the Board of Trustees, CIFEDHOP |
18h00-19h00 |
Reception |
Tuesday, October 28th
Participation to the 20TH
UPR session United Nations, Room XX
9h00-12h30 |
UPR of Gambia |
14h30-18h00 |
UPR of the Plurinational State of Bolivia |
18h00-18h30 |
De-briefing session |
19h00 |
“Au revoir” Reception, Hôtel Ibis |
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