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UNESCO commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 1948 - 2008  
UNESCO commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 1948 - 2008
The 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is being commemorated in a year-long campaign by the UN system, providing an opportunity to mobilize the whole of the United Nations and to evaluate progress in respecting and promoting human rights. The motto of this campaign is “Dignity and Justice for All of Us”.
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udhr_logo_sm.gif Subregional Experts' Meeting on Human Rights within UNESCO’s Competence
Moscow, Russian Federation; 28-05-2008 - 28-05-2008
This meeting is organized in the framework of the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Regional Conference "HIV/AIDS and Human Rights"
Baku, Azerbaijan; 18-06-2008 - 19-06-2008
Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif 3rd World Forum on Human Rights
International Convention Center of Nantes Métropole, Nantes, France; 30-06-2008 - 03-07-2008
The third edition of the Forum is dedicated to the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm71.gif 61st Annual Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations organized by the United Nations
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 03-09-2008 - 05-09-2008
For the first time in its history, this important meeting of civil society will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 3 to 5 September 2008. Some 1700 NGOs associated with the United Nations will be gathered for three days of debate held under the banner of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Regional Conference on “Media, Education and Culture in Human Rights”
Cartagena, Colombia; 09-09-2008 - 11-09-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Award Ceremony of the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2008
Room I, UNESCO House, Paris, France; 18-09-2008 - 18-09-2008
UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2008 goes to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (South Africa). More...
udhr_logo_sm71.gif Egyptian Concert with the Chamber Orchestra "El Nour Wal Amal"
Room I, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France; 24-09-2008 - 24-09-2008
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udhr_logo_sm.gif 2nd Forum of Ministers for Social Development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; 25-09-2008 - 26-09-2008
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udhr_logo_sm71.gif “Reflecting Human Rights in documentary films”: Round Table and the Parisian premiere of Citizen Havel, Thursday 25 September, in UNESCO
Room XII, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France; 25-09-2008 - 25-09-2008
The Czech Permanent Delegation to UNESCO is organizing a presentation for the International Documentary Film Festival “One World”, a Round Table and the screening of a film about the former Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel, on Thursday 25 September, starting at 5pm, in UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris (room XII). More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Round Table: "60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Current and Future Challenges"
Brasilia University, Brasilia, Brazil; 29-09-2008 - 03-10-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif National Poster Contest on the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Ministry of Justice, Brasilia, Brazil; 30-09-2008 - 30-09-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Workshops for Journalists on “Bioethics, Human Rights and Mass Media”
Yerevan, Armenia; 07-10-2008 - 10-10-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif International Conference on “The ethics of science and technology: problems and decisions.”
Kiev, Ukraine; 09-10-2008 - 10-10-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Inclusive Society: Human Rights-Based Approaches to the Eradication of Poverty
Bangkok, Thailand; 17-10-2008 - 17-10-2008
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udhr_logo_sm.gif Conference “Migration as Development”
Almaty, Kazakhstan; 20-10-2008 - 21-10-2008
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udhr_logo_sm.gif Events celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
National Museum, Brasilia, Brazil; 24-10-2008 - 24-10-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif 15th (Ordinary) Session of the International Bioethics Committee of UNESCO
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 28-10-2008 - 29-10-2008
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udhr_logo_sm71.gif International Symposium on the freedom of expression: “Development, democracy and dialogue”
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France; 29-10-2008 - 29-10-2008
On the occasion of 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UNESCO is organizing an International High Level Symposium on Freedom of Expression on 29 October 2008 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. In conjunction with the symposium, there will be a two-day exhibition on Safety of Journalists, organized in partnership with Reuters. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Forum of Ministers: Private Sector’s Social Responsibility in the Arab States
Amman, Jordan; 12-11-2008 - 14-11-2008
22 Ministers of Social Development from the Arab States are expected to meet in Amman, Jordan, from 12 to 14 November 2008. At the invitation of their Jordanian counterpart and the UNESCO Management of Social Transformations Programme (MOST), they will attempt to identify and set up a common vision and the most appropriate means for coordinating their social policies. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) Extraordinary Session
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 12-11-2008 - 14-11-2008
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udhr_logo_sm.gif Workshop: “The international conventions on the elimination of all forms of violence against women and the extent of their impact on Qatari national legislation”
Doha, Qatar; 25-11-2008 - 25-11-2008
Organized in the framework of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm71 (2).gif Mongolian international campaign on raising public awareness on activities against gender based violence
Mongolia; 25-11-2008 - 10-12-2008
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udhr_logo_sm.gif Round Table on the Fight against Racism and all Forms of Discrimination
Salon Condorcet, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France; 29-11-2008 - 29-11-2008
Organized in the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Third International Conference of Cairo: "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 60 Years After: Between Rhetoric and Reality"
Conrad Cairo Hotel, Cairo, Egypt; 01-12-2008 - 02-12-2008
Organized in the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Colloquium "Spring 1968 : Prague – Warsaw, Different Perspectives : Czechoslovakia – Poland"
Room II, UNESCO House, Paris, France; 02-12-2008 - 02-12-2008
Organized in the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Exhibition “Condamnés et rescapés"
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 02-12-2008 - 04-12-2008
Organized in the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Learn about Human Rights Education: Exhibition of Learning Materials
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 02-12-2008 - 10-12-2008
As part of its activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UNESCO is organizing an exhibition of learning materials used in primary and secondary school systems. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif UNESCO Works for Human Rights: a Poster Exhibition on the Street
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 02-12-2008 - 27-02-2009
As part of its contribution to the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Education Sector of UNESCO is highlighting 60 posters on human rights issues. More...
udhr_logo_sm.gif Round Table “Human Rights and Cultural Diversity"
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 03-12-2008 - 03-12-2008
Organized in the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights More...
udhr_logo_sm71 (2).gif 9th International Festival of Films against Exclusion and for Tolerance (FIFET) "Visions of Slavery in Film"
UNESCO House, Paris, France; 05-12-2008 - 13-12-2008
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