International seminar by
The Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights (KIOS) and
Political Parties of Finland for Democracy (DEMO Finland)
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
14 - 15 September 2010
Allergiatalon Kongressikeskus, Helsinki
The seminar focuses on the experiences and practices of promoting democracy and human rights in South Asia and Eastern Africa. What are the linkages between democracy, human rights and development? How to ensure equal participation for all?
Key facilitators of the seminar include experts in democracy and human rights representing NGOs and political parties in developing countries, and central Finnish and international institutions. Topics under discussion include:
- Political and civil society experiences of youth participation in Nepal
- Right to participation for minorities in Sri Lanka
- Implications of inclusive democracy for development in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC
- Promoting worker’s rights and inclusivity in participation in Rwanda
- Political participation of women in Tanzania
- Right to participation and right to development for young women in Ethiopia
Seminar workshops are organized on the following topics:
- Youth’s right to participation and development
- Women’s right to participation and development
- Global economic structures and right to participation
The seminar provides networking opportunities for NGO and political party representatives, government officials, researchers, students and other professionals in the fields of democracy, human rights and development.
Key facilitators
- Mr. K. M. Rukshan Fernando, Head of Human Rights in Conflict Program, Law and Society Trust, Sri Lanka
- Ms. Fenella Mukangara, Director, Gender Centre, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Mr. Alexis Rusine, General Secretary, Congress for Labor and Brotherhood in Rwanda
- Ms. Anjana Shakya, Chairperson, Himalayan Human Rights Monitors / Partnership for Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, Nepal
- Ms. Meselech Wondimu Wube, Chairperson of Board, Bright Africa Women Development Association, Ethiopia
- Mr. Kris Berwouts, Director, European network for Central Africa
- Ms. Maija Sakslin, Parliamentary Deputy-Ombudsman, Finland
- Mr. Paavo Väyrynen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development
- Dr. Richard Youngs, Director General, FRIDE
Sessions will be chaired by:
- Ms. Tanja Auvinen, Secretary General, NYTKIS - The Coalition of Finnish Women´s Associations
- Ms. Elina Multanen, Member of KIOS Executive Board, UNIFEM Finland
- Ms. Anna Ranki, Secretary for International Affairs, Finnish Youth Cooperation Allianssi
- Mr. Jani A. Seikkula, Vice Chairperson of KIOS Executive Board, Finnish Refugee Council
Programme
Time: 14–15 September 2010 at 8.15–16.00
Venue: Allergiatalon Kongressikeskus, Paciuksenkatu 19, 00270 Helsinki
The seminar is held in English.
Programme of the seminar can be downloaded here.
Registration
Please confirm your participation at the latest on 6th of September 2010 by email seminaari@kios.fi. Please mention whether you will participate on Tuesday and/or Wednesday, in which workshop you will participate on Wednesday. Registration in time is required for arranging catering. Remember to inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions you might have.
The participation in the seminar is free of charge. Refreshments, coffee and lunch are provided to all registered participants free of charge.
Unfortunately KIOS cannot provide any financial support for the participants. Due to regulations on visa applications, KIOS cannot provide invitation letters for obtaining visas for the representatives of organisations KIOS is not already collaborating with.
More information
Contact Ms. Terhi Paikkala, Conference Coordinator (email seminaari @ kios.fi, tel. +358-9-6813 1532).
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