| This is a new course offered by the Summer University of Human Rights (Geneva), with Association d’étudiants pour les droits et la dignité de l’homme (EDHO) and the University of La Rioja, Women’s Board Educational Co-Operation Society, in association with the NGO People First Society, European Youth Alliance and the Universities of Navarre, Saragossa and Vigo. The goal of this course is to integrate gender issues with the study of Human Rights. |
In this context, we will provide an overview of the situation
of the international community, characterised by a marked cultural
pluralism. Undoubtedly, this affects the way human rights are
interpreted and applied.
We will try to respond to the following:
1. How should human rights be applied and articulated in order to better fulfil the needs of women?
2. How should we consider an individual's rights, with regard to gender, in order to respect cultural diversities?
TOPICS
1. Key concepts: gender, cultural pluralism, human rights
2. International human rights protection
3. Cultural pluralism: universality and relativism
4. Women's health rights
5. Women's labour rights
6. Girl's rights to education
We will approach each topic in the following three ways:
 Theoretical introduction
Case study on the violation or application of a fundamental right
Round table discussion with various representatives from the International Community: diplomats, NGO's, International organizations and academic experts
The meetings will take place at the various international organizations
indicated: ILO, United Nations, IBE, etc.
Simultaneous translation will be available in French, English
and Spanish.
LENGTH OF COURSE: JULY 27 TO AUGUST 4, 2003.
On August 2, 3, there will be outings to: Gruyere, Lausanne, Bern,
Zurich
COURSE FEES: 500 CHF (334 EUROS) .
ACCOMODATION (INCLUDING THREE MEALS/DAY): 400 CHF (268 EUROS):
Foyer universitaire de Carouge. 12, rue Joseph Girard. Geneva.
Switzerland.
REGISTRATION FORM:
Surname, Name, ID card number
Address, phone, email
Current studies
Reply to: infoedho@yahoo.com
The number of places is limited. Preference will be given to
university students. You must reserve prior to July 15th.
To do this, send half of the registration fees to:
Banque Cantonale de Genève : IBAN: CH61 0078 8001 H310
0263 6
Société Culturelle Arbor, Foyer Universitaire de
Carouge, CH-1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland.
Coordinators: Alfred Fernandez, Director of the Summer
University of Human Rights, Geneva (Switzerland) / Ana M. Vega,
Professor of State Ecclesiastical Law at the University of La
Rioja (Spain) / Maria Abrate, President of EDHO.
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