Division for Citizenship and Human Rights Education

(Updated on 30 October 2007)

Regional European Meeting on the World Programme for Human Rights Education (WPHRE)

On 5-6 November 2007, a Regional European Meeting for the World Programme for Human Rights Education will be organised in Strasbourg by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UNESCO and the OSCE/ODIHR (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe/Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights).

The aim of the Meeting is to assist the states parties to the European Cultural Convention in the implementation of the Plan of Action for the first phase of the WPHRE. The participants of the Meeting will be officials from the 56 states (49 states parties to the European Cultural Convention which are at the same time OSCE participating states, and additional 7 OSCE states), involved in the national implementation of the Plan of Action at the decision making and executive level. Representatives of international institutions, civil society and foundations active in the field will also be invited. International and national NGOs can apply for participation by using an on-line application form. The selection will be made on the basis of the NGOs role and experience in the promotion and development of Human Rights Education. It is foreseen that from 150 to 300 participants will attend the Meeting.

The Regional Meeting is planned as a forum for discussion, for problem solving and for planning of future activities. The Meeting is also expected to help take stock of the European expertise in HRE, which could be used and promoted in other parts of the world.

Press File

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Working Documents

Concept Paper EN RUS
Agenda EN RUS
Plan of Action for the first phase of the World Programme for Human Rights Education
Meeting Report EN

Practical Information

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Organising Committee