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Geneva Sessions: February 2 - 6 2009
Monday, 2 Feb
2009
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0930 - 1000
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Introduction
- Fabrice Boulé
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1000 - 1100
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What is 'Universal Periodical Review' (UPR)? What to expect?
Journalist’s perspective.
- Michel Bührer, Human Rights Tribune
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1100 –1230
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What does UPR deliver, what can it not? Is the Council too politically-oriented to do justice to its task? Country experiences.
- Yves Lador, consultant to international organisation.
- Sara Hossain, Supreme Court lawyer, Bangladesh
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1245 - 1400
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International justice systems (working lunch will be provided)
- Philip Grant, TRIAL
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1430 – 1600
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UN accredition card process
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Tuesday, 3 Feb 2009
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1300 - 1430
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Tolerance towards use of torture in the context of so-called 'War on Terror'
- Eric Sottas, OMCT
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1500 - 1800
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Review of Bangladesh
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Wednesday, 4 Feb 2009
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0900 - 1200
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Review of Russia
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1300 - 1430
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Synergies with other international systems of human rights
- Orest Nowosad
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1430 - 1500
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Editorial meeting
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Thursday, 5 Feb 2009
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1300 - 1430
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UPR learning curve. How can nation-states gain from the process?
- Sebastian Gillioz, Human Rights Watch
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1430 - 1500
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Editorial Meeting
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Friday, 6 Feb 2009
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1600 - 1700
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Editorial meeting, evaluation and submission of articles
- Fabrice and Yoga, Media21
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Monday, 9 Feb 2009
0900 - 1200
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Review of China
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