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Regional workshop for International Law and Advocacy project

On 17-18 June 2009 the Human Rights House will become a venue for a regional meeting and workshop within the framework of the International Law in Advocacy. Electronic Human Rights Education for Lawyers Project. The project is implemented by the Human Rights House Network in cooperation with partner organizations in different countries.

Published: June 12, 2009 Author: Anna Gerasimova

When: Wednesday, 17. June 2009
To: Thursday, 18. June 2009
Where: Vilnius, Human Rights House, Latako str. 3
Host: Human Rights House Vilnius
Contact: Anna Gerasimova (belarus@humanrightshouse.org / +370 5 212 77 03)

During the meeting, the project participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia and Tajikistan will present their plans for project implementation on the national level and will tackle the main issues related to the application of international human rights standards in their respective countries. The participants will learn about the Lithuanian experience in the application of the European Convention on Human Rights. Such issues as specifics of e-learning, availability of databases, libraries and other resources for lawyers in the field of international law and human rights will also be discussed.

Questions regarding participation in the event should be addressed to the Human Rights House Vilnius.

More information about the project is available here.

Languages: English and Russian

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