Meetings convened by CONGO
Debriefing for NGOs
4th session of the Human Rights Council
Thursday, 30 March 2007,
13:00-15:00
Room XXII
(Palais des Nations)
This de-briefing is designed to give all participants an opportunity to take stock of and reflect on the outcomes of the 4th session of the Human Rights Council, and to have a forward looking perspective on the next steps. In particular, a specific attention will be given to the institution building activities following this session and to the long term perspective of NGO involvement and inclusion in the Council.
Download a summary of the discussions.
Speakers:
• Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (invited)
• Ms Laura Dolci-Kanaan, NGO Liaison Officer, OHCHR
• Mr. Sébastien Gillioz / Ms. Peggy Hicks, Human Rights Watch (tbc)
• Mr. Michael Anthony, Asian Legal Resource Centre
Moderation:
• Renate Bloem, President of the Conference of NGOs
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A Hitchhikers Guide to the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms
Wednesday, 21 March 2007,
14:00-15:00
Room IX
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An encounter with experienced human rights practitioners on how the UN human rights system functions (or not) to help NGO representatives to better approach and use the Council. Questions and - hopefully - answers on anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms but were too afraid to ask.
Discussion moderated by Budi Tjahjono (Pax Romana)
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NGO Orientation Session, 19 March 2007, 13:00-15:00
The OHCHR, CONGO and the ISHR will organise NGO Orientation Sessions during the 4th session of the Council, taking place on Monday 19 March 2007.
The orientation session will provide NGO participants with practical information
on the Human Rights Council, in particular:
- Presentation of the evolution of the main human rights intergovernmental
machinery, and brief update on the institution-building process of the
HRC;
- Update on specific organizational matters of the 4th HRC session
(including timetable & modalities);
- Where to find information on HRC sessions and other HRC related
activities;
- Discussion on challenges & opportunities for NGO participation within the
Council.
Download Flyer HERE.
The latest draft of the time table for the 4th session of the HRC is available below. This provisional timetable is of course subject to further change.
